Feed Mill Maintenance Hourly 2nd shift

At Pilgrim’s, safety is a condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first—always.

About the role

This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining all aspects of the feed mill facility. Scheduled to work Monday - Friday from 2:00 pm-10:00 pm, with weekends as needed. Responsible for on-call duties as required and ensuring all found problems are repaired before finishing shift.

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 to properly adjust, maintain, or repair machinery
• Respond to requests by production area when mechanical issues with equipment are identified
• Communicate with production management and personnel to diagnose problems and determine potential mechanical issues
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, regarding both time and resources
• Operate forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Reading, general math, and writing skills
• Organized and able to multitask
• Basic mechanical skills and knowledge of standard and metric measurements
• Minimum 1-2 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment
• General knowledge of welding/fabrication
• General knowledge of both low and high voltage electrical systems
• Ability to work overtime, including holidays, nights, and weekend shifts
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Willing and able to stand for several hours
• Ability to work in varied indoor/outdoor conditions (heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc.) with use of PPE
• Ability to work in elevated areas
• Ability to perform physical job duties including bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., kneeling, climbing, and crawling, with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of boilers/steam systems
• General knowledge of programming technologies, such as programmable logic controllers (PLC) and variable frequency drives (VFD)
• Technical school education
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm, with weekends as needed.