Maintenance Mechanic - Feedmill 2nd 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 in order to properly adjust, maintain or repair machinery.
• Respond to requests by the production area when mechanical issues with equipment have been identified.
• Communicate with production management and personnel to diagnose problems and determine potential mechanical problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, respecting time and resource constraints.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required; technical school education preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years industrial maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment.
• General mathematical ability required to perform the 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.
• Ability to operate machinery, including train locomotives.

Pay

Base hourly pay of $27.85 – $38.10 with a $1.00 shift differential for 2nd shift.

Schedule

2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM, with occasional weekend assignments.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off: floating holiday, vacation, and six company‑observed holidays.
• 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service, following the company vesting schedule.
• Career development through continuous learning and various learning‑and‑development programs.
• Commitment to a safe and secure work environment, including drug, alcohol, and background checks, and immigration eligibility verification.

About the company

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value‑added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein‑processing plants and prepared‑foods facilities in 14 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and continental Europe.

Vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Core values: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity.