Nightshift Maintenance

Description

Maintenance Mechanic

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

Join our Maintenance team and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality poultry products to custom ers. In this hands-on position, Maintenance Mechanic involves i inspecting, repairing, and maintaining machinery and mechanical systems through preventive checks, troubleshooting faults, and performing repairs or replacements to ensure operational efficiency and minimize downtime, requiring skills in using hand/power tools, understanding mechanics/hydraulics, and adhering to strict safety protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance & Inspection:
  
  Conduct routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and diagnostics on motors, pumps, valves, and other equipment.
• Repair & Installation:
  
  Repair broken components, install new machinery, and perform emergency fixes.
• Troubleshooting:
  
  Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues using observation, testing, and schematics.
• Documentation:
  
  Keep accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and parts inventory.
• Safety & Compliance:
  
  Adhere to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.
• Must become familiar with and adhere to all general plant and maintenance mechanic safety policies, within the first 6 months of employment.
• Must have a good work history and attendance record
• Must have a good history of safe work practices
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and be on call for plant emergencies as they arise.
• Must be able to work at heights of 40 to 60 feet.
• Must passM-4maintenance test with a score of 80% or higher
• Must possess basic mechanical abilities
• Must be able to learn thebasic day to day functi ons of maintenance mechanic within a 45 day trial period
• Will work with maintenance mechanic operators and learn all safety and machine operation procedures
• Must do the required paperwork involve with the ongoing mechanical integrity of the ammonia refrigeration system
• Must have excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Will perform all othert duties as directed by Maintenance Management.
• Must obey all USDA, HACCP, plant, and safety rules & regulations.
• Must be directly involved with process safety management and will aid in company compliance with all government regulations concerning maintenance.
• Must have or purchase and maintain all tools required to work in this position.
• Must communicate to Refrigeration management any situation orissues needing to be addressed on a daily basis.

Essential Skills &

Qualifications:

• Technical:
  
  Proficiency with hand/power tools, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, blueprints, and CMMS.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork.
• Physical:
  
  Ability to stand long hours, lift heavy loads, and work in various positions.

What You'll Need:

Required to participate on the Hazmat team, which will require the following

• Must pass Hazwoper training.
• Must pass Confined Space training.
• Must pass pulmonary function and respirator fit test.
• Must pass Hazmat physical.

Must possess and demonstrate the following basic electrical skills:

• How to use a standard volt/ohm meter
• How to read and use an amp probe
• Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics
• Must be able to troubleshoot 110, 220, and 480-volt 3 phase electrical circuits.

Must demonstrate basic welding skills

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience:
  
  Previous training experience preferred; positive and motivated attitude.
• Skills:
  
  Strong communication skills and professional demeanor; a bility to work in hot/cold environments and stand for long periods; e xcellent organizational and time management skills; f flexible schedule (including weekends as needed); i ndependent, confident, and…