Production Maintenance Mechanic

PRODUCTION MAINTENANCE MECHANIC            **RESUME REQUIRED**

Pilgrim’s wants YOU to join our Team as a Production Maintenance Mechanic! This position starts at $26.54/hour plus $1/hour shift differential and offers a $4/hour perfect attendance bonus that is paid out weekly..

Benefits include:

• Paid holidays (after 60 days of employment) and paid vacation (after 1 year of service)
• Paid sick time
• Benefits at 60 days of employment – including health, dental, vision, life, and much more
• 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
• Afternoons –2:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. BUT FLEXIBILITY IS REQUIRED 
• Quality Pilgrim’s poultry products at great savings
• Onsite cafeteria
• Advancement opportunities
• Better Futures Program – 2 Year Community College tuition assistance for you or your dependents!

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for assisting the maintenance department with plant maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist with the necessary repairs of equipment, property and the building.
2. Maintains accurate communication to other mechanics and departments.
3. Supports station mechanic and operator basic functions of machinery and equipment.
4. Effectively uses electrical testing equipment.
5. Responsible to identify opportunities for improvement and to communicate those to supervisor or lead person.
6. Initiates and conducts routine preventative maintenance (PM’s) on equipment by self or with minimal supervision.
7. Maintain shop 6s policies and cleanliness

• Other duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS and BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated ability to perform basic math skills including: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and percentage calculations

•Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English

•Ability to pass a Prove It test

•Two years’ experience in maintenance field preferred

•Have the ability to work with minimal direct supervision

•Excellent mechanical aptitude and abilities in order to analyze, evaluate, and solve mechanical problems

•Excellent communication skills

•Experience in the operation of maintenance power tools

•Knowledge of electric and mechanical procedures

•Flexibility to work weekends as needed

•To perform this job successfully, applicant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT PILGRIM’S:

As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades.  We have over 58,000 team members that take pride in providing more than 133 million daily servings of protein to retailers, restaurants, foodservice providers and consumers around the world.

EOE, including disability/vets