Description
Maintenance
Technician
– Level 3
At Pilgrim's,
Safety Is
Condition
, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
In this essential role,
you'll
serve as the first line of response for equipment-related issues, ensuring the smooth and safe operation of machinery throughout the facility. Based primarily in the maintenance workshop,
you'll
perform routine inspections, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, and carry out preventive and emergency repairs. The role also requires mobility to respond quickly to breakdowns or safety concerns on the production floor, helping
maintain
a reliable, efficient, and compliant processing environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Identify
and apply standard symbols used in industrial documentation.
Diagnose and repair drive-related issues to ensure
optimal
performance.
Perform preventive maintenance and
troubleshoot bearing
failures.
Assist
in motor testing, diagnostics, and basic repairs.
Analyze and troubleshoot electrical circuits using Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Laws.
Safely use multimeters and other diagnostic tools.
Execute welding operations following safety and quality standards.
Interpret welding symbols and apply
appropriate techniques
for repairs and fabrication.
Take on
additional
responsibilities as needed to support the Maintenance and Plant Operations Team
What
You'll
Need
Education :
High School Diploma or GED Preferred
Certifications :
Must be willing to obtain Lock Out / Tag Out, Pallet Jack and Forklift Certifications; if transferring from another Pilgrim's plant,
previous
certifications may still be valid if in compliance.
Testing :
Passing the IMPACT level 3 test with a minimum score of
a 50.
Experience :
Prefer 1+ years' experience in the
Maintenance Field and basic understanding of welding and electrical systems.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
Why Work for Pilgrim's?
Schedule : Monday –
Satur
day with occasional
Sundays
Benefits
Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after
60 days
of employment;
Time Off Benefits :
Includes flexible unpaid leave, vacation time, and six company-recognized holidays;
401(k) :
company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
Base
hourly
salary
range
of
31.60
a $1.50 shift differential as applicable
with the opportunity for overtime about
40 hours
Career Development :
Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
Pilgrim's Maintenance Team Members have an opportunity to grow through hands-on skill development and
training
, increasing IMAPCT level and pay.
The IMPACT curriculum is also recognized as accredited course training at some technical and community colleges.
Better Futures
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To
assist
in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new
team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us :
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 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K,
the Republic of Ireland
and continental Europe.
Our mission :
To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for
all of
our team members.
Our core values
are :
Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability / vets
Unsolicited Assistance :
JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited
assistance
from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles
submitted
by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.
Maintenance Technician • Bear Creek, NC, US