Poultry Plant Maintenance Superintendent

Pilgrim's; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead teams in essential maintenance across buildings and plant systems. You will supervise painting, structural repairs, electrical, heating and ventilation work, and the installation and service of mechanical equipment.

The role requires strong knowledge of refrigeration, PLCs, electrical controls, and a hands-on approach to keep production equipment at peak performance. Leadership, communication, and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of poultry maintenance / food manufacturing experience.
• Experience with processing equipment.
• Working knowledge of refrigeration.
• Working knowledge of PLCs.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems (control and industrial wiring).
• Proficiency in pipe fitting, plumbing, welding, shop machinery, sheet metal, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls & instrumentation, and automatic equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Supervises workers on major painting projects, repairing masonry, woodwork and buildings, and maintaining building utility systems.
• Supervises installation, servicing and repair of mechanical equipment; supervises staff maintaining plant equipment and facilities.
• Maintains plant equipment to minimize downtime; requisitions tools, equipment and supplies; implements preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Poultry maintenance

Food manufacturing

Refrigeration

PLCs

Electrical systems

Pipe fitting

Welding

Shop machinery

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Instrumentation

Haz-Mat

Communication

Computer skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead teams in essential maintenance across buildings and plant systems. You will supervise painting, structural repairs, electrical, heating and ventilation work, and the installation and service of mechanical equipment.

The role requires strong knowledge of refrigeration, PLCs, electrical controls, and a hands-on approach to keep production equipment at peak performance. Leadership, communication, and problem-solving are essential.