Maintenance Hourly

JBS USA; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in Waco, TX is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair mechanical equipment in a fast‑paced food processing facility. You will perform preventative maintenance, read equipment drawings, identify parts, and respond to production requests while adhering to safety and USDA/HACCP guidelines.

Starting pay is $21.50 per hour, with opportunities to grow as skills expand. Join a team dedicated to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a supportive environment with

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential duties safely and reliably.
• Experience or training related to maintenance preferred.
• Able to interpret equipment drawings and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety, USDA, HACCP, and site rules.
• Construct, maintain and test mechanical equipment, machinery and components.
• Identify parts or machines needing replacements.
• Interpret drawings to adjust or repair machinery.
• Respond to production requests to diagnose and fix issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Reading drawings

Preventative maintenance

Education

Less than high school education; 2 years related experience or training

Job description

Description

Position at Pilgrim’s

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 include the following. Other duties may be assigned as production demands may require.

• 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.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

“Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance:Pilgrim’s does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim’s or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim’s. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim’s because of an unsolicited referral.