Night Shift Maintenance Mechanic: Keep Plants Running

JBS Foods; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental coverage after

401(k) company match

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to inspect, repair, and maintain machinery and systems across our plants. You will perform preventive checks, troubleshoot faults, and execute repairs to minimize downtime while upholding strict safety standards.

Essential tasks include routine diagnostics, documentation, and adherence to HSE guidelines. The role requires the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and at heights, with a base hourly rate and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must pass Hazwoper training.
• Must pass Confined Space training.
• Must pass pulmonary function and respirator fit test.
• Must pass Hazmat physical.
• Must possess basic electrical skills and read schematics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and diagnostics on motors, pumps, valves, and equipment.
• Repair broken components, install new machinery, and perform emergency fixes.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues using tests and schematics.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and parts inventory.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanics

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Blueprints

CMMS

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hazwoper training

Confined Space training

Electrical meters & schematics

Job description

Pilgrim’s is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to inspect, repair, and maintain machinery and systems across our plants. You will perform preventive checks, troubleshoot faults, and execute repairs to minimize downtime while upholding strict safety standards.

Essential tasks include routine diagnostics, documentation, and adherence to HSE guidelines. The role requires the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and at heights, with a base hourly rate and comprehensive benefits.