MAINTENANCE MECHANIC-NIGHTS

JBS USA; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Cold Spring Plant is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the night shift (Sunday-Thursday, 8:30pm-5am) to support the maintenance department. Pay is $27.95–$30.95 per hour, with opportunities to perform essential repairs and preventive maintenance in a fast-paced plant environment in Cold Spring, MN.

Responsibilities include repairs, tool operation, and ensuring safety and housekeeping standards are met; evening and weekend flexibility may be required. EOE and safety-focused workplace.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and speaking English required.
• Prove It test is required.
• Two years in maintenance preferred.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong mechanical/problem-solving skills.
• Good communication abilities.
• Experience with maintenance power tools.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical procedures.
• Weekend flexibility as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repairs of equipment, property and building.
• Maintain accurate communication with team and departments.
• Support station mechanic and operator basic functions of machinery.
• Use electrical testing equipment effectively.
• Identify improvement opportunities and communicate to supervisor.
• Initiate routine preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment.
• Maintain shop 6S policies and cleanliness.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Read, write and speak English

Mechanical aptitude

Strong communication

Electrical testing

Tools

Power tools operation

Job description

Description

Position at Pilgrim’s

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC- DAYS

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| DATE POSTED: August 4th, 2026 | DATE WILL CLOSE: August 11th, 2026 |
| DEPT: MAINTENANCE | SHIFT: Nights Sunday- Thursday 8:30pm-5am |
| LOCATION: COLD SPRING PLANT | PAY: $27.95 – $30.95 an/hour |

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

POSITION SUMMARY: The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for assisting the maintenance department with plant maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist with the necessary repairs of equipment, property and the building.
2. Maintains accurate communication to other mechanics and departments.
3. Supports station mechanic and operator basic functions of machinery and equipment.
4. Effectively uses electrical testing equipment.
5. Responsible to identify opportunities for improvement and to communicate those to supervisor or lead person.
6. Initiates and conducts routine preventative maintenance (PM’s) on equipment by self or with minimal supervision.
7. Maintain shop 6s policies and cleanliness

• Other duties as required.

Demonstrated ability to perform basic math skills including: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and percentage calculations

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS and BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to pass a Prove It test
• Two years’ experience in maintenance field preferred
• Have the ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and abilities in order to analyze, evaluate, and solve mechanical problems
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in the operation of maintenance power tools
• Knowledge of electric and mechanical procedures
• Flexibility to work weekends as needed

To perform this job successfully, applicant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applications accepted until August 11th, 2026

EOE, including disability/vets