Maintenance Hourly

Pilgrim's; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Waco, Texas seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure external and internal systems are kept clean, safe, and in good condition. The role requires hands-on maintenance of machinery, reading equipment drawings, and performing preventative tasks to support production.

The job emphasizes safety, adherence to USDA/HACCP standards, and teamwork with production staff to diagnose and fix mechanical issues. Training or experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Less than high school education; 2 year of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety, USDA, HACCP, and plant rules.
• Construct, maintain and test mechanical equipment, machinery and components.
• Identify parts or machines needing new or replacement parts.
• Utilize shop mathematics to complete assignments.
• Interpret drawings of equipment to adjust, maintain or repair machinery.
• Respond to production requests when mechanical issues are identified.
• Communicate with production management to diagnose problems.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Complete tasks with accuracy and efficiency regarding time and resources.
• Perform other related duties to support production demands.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical maintenance

Shop mathematics

Reading drawings

Preventative maintenance

Communication with management

Education

Less than high school education; 2 year of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Mechanic

JOB KEY:#40000085

EEO/AAP:6/61

FLSA STATUS: HOURLY

DEPARTMENT: MAINTENANCE

AREA OF USE: WACO PREPARED FOODS FACILITY (Waco, Texas)

Starting Pay $ 21.50

Summary

Absence of any related duties or functions in this document does not imply that incumbent may be exempt from assignments required to support production. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure external areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and presentable manner.

At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed within our facility. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are available to all team members and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to all safety, USDA, HACCP, and the plane rules and regulations.
• Construct, maintain and test mechanical equipment, machinery and components
• Identify parts or machines needing new or replacements parts
• Utilize shop mathematics to complete assignments
• Interpret drawings of equipment in order to properly adjust, maintain or repair the machinery
• Respond to requests by production area when mechanical issues with equipment have been identified.
• Communicate with production management and personnel to diagnose problems and to determine potential mechanical problems.
• Performs preventative maintenance.
• Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, in regards to time as well as resources.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by customer or client.

Qualifications

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to physically perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience

Less than high school education; 2 year of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.