Maintenance Hourly

JBS Foods; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 2,790,000 - 4,546,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Maintenance Technician (Hourly) in Mount Pleasant, Texas is seeking a skilled technician to support reliability and safety of production equipment. The role requires 1–2 years of industrial maintenance experience and the ability to read drawings and perform basic math.

Competitive pay based on experience, with weekend shifts included. Resume is required to be considered for this position, and Pilgrim’s offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Maintenance experience required.
• 1–2 years industrial maintenance preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and test mechanical equipment, machinery, and components.
• Identify parts or machines needing repair or replacement.
• Utilize shop mathematics to complete assignments accurately.
• Interpret equipment drawings to properly adjust, maintain, or repair machinery.
• Respond promptly to production requests when mechanical issues arise.
• Communicate with production management and personnel to diagnose and resolve mechanical problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Complete assigned tasks efficiently and accurately, managing both time and resources effectively.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Read drawings & schematics

Math skills

Shift work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Maintenance Technician (Hourly) – Pilgrim’s

Location: Mount Pleasant, Texas

Schedule: Must be able to work assigned days/shifts, including some weekends

Compensation: $20.25 - $33.00+/hr based on experience

Resume Required

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition — the safety of our team members comes first, always. We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team and support the reliability, performance, and safety of our production equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and test mechanical equipment, machinery, and components
• Identify parts or machines needing repair or replacement
• Utilize shop mathematics to complete assignments accurately
• Interpret equipment drawings to properly adjust, maintain, or repair machinery
• Respond promptly to production requests when mechanical issues arise
• Communicate with production management and personnel to diagnose and resolve mechanical problems
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Complete assigned tasks efficiently and accurately, managing both time and resources effectively

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Maintenance experience required

Basic Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment
• General math skills required to perform job duties
• Ability to read and interpret documents, drawings, and schematics
• Basic knowledge of standard and metric measurements
• Must be able to work assigned shifts, including some weekends
• Resume required to be considered for this role

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $20.00 - $33.00+/hr based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Better Futures Program – 2-year community college tuition paid for you or your dependents
• Career growth opportunities

EOE, including disability/vets