Maintenance Mechanic - Feedmill 2nd Shift

JBS Foods; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

0 paid time off details in doc

401(k) company match

$1.00 shift differential for 2nd shift

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the 2nd shift in Harrisonburg, VA. The role runs 3:00PM–2:00AM at the Harrisonburg Feedmill, with a base hourly pay and a shift differential.

Essential duties include maintaining and testing mechanical equipment, interpreting drawings, and performing preventive maintenance. High school diploma or GED is required; technical school is a plus, with 1–2 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school preferred.
• 1–2 years industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings.
• Basic mathematical ability and measurement skills.
• Willingness to work assigned days/shifts, including some weekends.

Responsibilities

• 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 maintenance requests from production area when issues are identified.
• Communicate with production management to diagnose problems and plan fixes.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Complete tasks accurately with respect to time and resources.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Industrial machinery

Reading drawings

Mathematics

Shift work

Train locomotive operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school preferred

Job description

Description

PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION

BROADWAY COMPLEX JOB POSTING

BROADWAY, VA 22853

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic – 2nd Shift

3:00PM – 2:00AM

Location: Harrisonburg Feedmill

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 in order to properly adjust, maintain or repair 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


• Perform preventive maintenance


• Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, in regards to time as well as resources

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Technical school preferred.

BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 1-2 years industrial maintenance experience


• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment


• General mathematic ability required to perform job


• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings


• Basic knowledge of standard and metric measures


• Must be able to work assigned days/shifts (including some weekends)

• Ability to operate machinery including Train locomotive

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;


• Paid Time Off: floating holiday, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;


• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;


• Base hourly pay of $27.85 - $38.10 with a $1.00 shift differential for 2nd shift.


• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;


• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

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.