Maintenance Technician Hourly

JBS Foods; Marshville (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Tech to construct, maintain and test mechanical equipment in our processing plant. Pay ranges from $27.24 to $36.44 per hour with a $2.00 shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

You will diagnose, repair and maintain equipment, interpret drawings, and perform preventive maintenance to keep production running smoothly. A high school diploma or GED is required with 1–2 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.

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).
• Electrical experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain and test mechanical equipment, machinery and components.
• Identify parts or machines needing new or replacement parts.
• Interpret drawings of equipment to properly adjust, maintain or repair machinery.
• Respond to production requests to diagnose problems and determine potential mechanical issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, in regards to time as well as resources.
• Team member will be assigned equipment to maintain the preventive maintenance schedule.
• Maintain repairs and adjustments during operational hours in assigned areas.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school preferred

Job description

Description

Maintenance Tech.
Pay Rate between $27.24 - $36.44 per hour
$2.00 shift premium for 2nd & 3rd shift

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K contributions
• Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program

At Pilgrim’s,Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. This includes increased safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, such as enhanced cleaning and sanitation, face coverings, temperature screens andplexi-glass or plastic barriers.

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
• Team member will be assigned equipment that he/she is responsible for maintaining the preventive maintenance schedule assigned to the equipment by plant Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.
• During operational hours of the processing plant, the team member will perform maintenance repairs and adjustment in his/ her assigned operations area.
• Team member will be assigned tasks to be completed on a daily basis and designated by the maintenance supervisor.
• Team member must have knowledge, comprehension, and be able to perform the following tasks: motor repair, voltage notification on equipment; utilize safety policies and procedures each and every time to ensure safe work environment--lockouttagout, confined space, fall protection; compliance with Pilgrim’s food safety program
• Team member will be on their feet up to 12 hours in any given shift with provided 2-30 minute breaks
• Team member must be able to grasp tools, bend, lift, squat, reach as needed dependent on the requirements of the task at hand; Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 40-50 degrees and/or the temperature equivalent outside temperatures on any given day.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor or manager.

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)
• Electrical experience a plus

EOE, including disability/vets