Maintenance Technician Hourly

Description Maintenance Tech.

Pay Rate between $27.24 - $36.44 per hour $2.00 shift premium for 2nd & 3rd shift Benefits include: * 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 At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

This includes increased safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, such as enhanced cleaning and sanitation, face coverings, temperature screens and plexi-glass or plastic barriers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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--lockout tagout, 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.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

Technical school preferred.

BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: * 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) * Electrical experience a plus EOE, including disability/vets