Pilgrim's · 2 days ago
Maintenance Technician Hourly
Marshville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$27.24/hr - $36.44/hr
1+ years expPilgrim's is a company focused on safety and career growth opportunities. They are seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for constructing, maintaining, and testing mechanical equipment, as well as performing preventive maintenance and responding to mechanical issues in the production area.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMeat and Poultry
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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
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)
Preferred
Technical school preferred
Electrical experience a plus
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
Company
Pilgrim's
We are a global chicken and pork company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5B2023-09-27Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-04-08Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Dustin Dickson
💼 SENIOR DIRECTOR
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