Maintenance Mechanic - Feedmill 2nd Shift

Jobvite, Inc.; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the 2nd shift at our Virginia feedmill facility. The role runs 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM and involves maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment, interpreting drawings, and performing preventive maintenance.

The successful candidate will have 1–2 years of industrial maintenance experience, basic math skills, and the ability to read drawings. Physical ability to operate machinery is required.

Qualifications

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

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 production area requests when mechanical issues are identified.
• Communicate with production management to diagnose problems and potential issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency regarding time and resources.

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic - Feedmill 2nd Shift

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic – 2nd Shift

3:00PM – 2:00AM

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 ;

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

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.