Maintenance Tech – Food Plant, Growth & Benefits

Pilgrim's; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri schedule

Health/Dental/Vision after 60 days

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Competitive hourly wage

Perfect attendance incentives

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Gainesville, GA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform diversified duties installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining production and facility equipment in a safety‑driven environment.

You will read manuals, diagnose problems, perform preventive maintenance, and handle plumbing and carpentry tasks while using hand and power tools. The role requires multitasking, good communication, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry or food maintenance/industry experience is a plus.
• Skills: Ability to multitask and work quickly, good communications skills, ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense, and must be a team player and willing to work close to other employees at some stations.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and the facility’s equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and scheduled maintenance during machine service.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Perform plumbing maintenance and carpentry tasks.
• Use hand and power tools and equipment to perform duties.

Skills

Multitask

Communication skills

Team player

Comprehends instructions

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pilgrim’s Gainesville, GA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform diversified duties installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining production and facility equipment in a safety‑driven environment.

You will read manuals, diagnose problems, perform preventive maintenance, and handle plumbing and carpentry tasks while using hand and power tools. The role requires multitasking, good communication, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.