Maintenance Mechanic Hourly

Pilgrim's; Nacogdoches (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Texas is seeking an industrial maintenance technician to construct, maintain, and test mechanical equipment, and to identify parts needing replacement. You will interpret drawings to adjust and repair machinery and respond to production requests for mechanical support.

The role requires 1–2 years of industrial maintenance experience, basic math and measurement skills, and the ability to work assigned shifts, including some weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school preferred.
• 1–2 years of industrial maintenance experience required.
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Must be able 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 requests by production area when mechanical issues are identified.
• Communicate with production management to diagnose problems and determine potential mechanical issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency regarding time and resources.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Math skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school

Job description

• 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)