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Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift Shift - Protein Conversion

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
  • Edinburg, VA
  • $26.61–$36.16 Per Hour
4 days ago

Job Description

Position Summary:

 

Job Title: Protein Conversion Maintenance Mechanic – 2nd Shift
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 2:00PM - 10:30PM ~ WEEKENDS, ON CALL, & OVERTIME AS NEEDED
Pay: Based on Experience
 
Location: Edinburg, VA Protein Conversion 
 
 
Position Summary:
This individual will be responsible for the primary maintenance and repair of all equipment in the Protein Conversion Plant.  Rate of pay will be based upon experience, education and maintenance test score.
 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Construct, maintain, and test mechanical equipment, machinery, and compenents
  • 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, and/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 preventative maintenance (PM)
  • Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency in regards to time as well as resources
Education and Experience Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent preferred; protein conversion experience preferred but not required. General knowledge of maintenance procedures with a minimum of 2 years experience, mechanical, electrical, and welding experience preferred.
 
Skill Summary:
  • 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 willing to work overtime and weekends: available for call in work.
  • Able to lift in excess of 75 pounds.
  • Capable of climbing ladders and working in high places and confined spaces.
  • Able to work in extreme conditions.
  • Able to follow instructions and work independently.
  • Excellent work and attendance record.
  • Selected candidate will be required to take the Maintenance Placement Exam

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT:www.pilgrims.com 

Go to Careers ~ Select Edinburg, VA for Location.

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Must provide a complete 5 year work history for consideration

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

·         Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;

·         Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;

·         401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;

·         Base Hourly range of $26.61 - $36.16 Depending on Maintenance Placement Testing Score

·         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.

 

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

 

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

 Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets 

 Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does 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 Pilgrim's 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 Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT:www.pilgrims.com

 

Go to Careers ~ Select Edinburg, VA for Location.

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Must provide a complete 5 year work history for consideration

Numbers & Facts

LocationEdinburg, VA
IndustryManufacturing - Other
Salary$26.61–$36.16 Per Hour
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded2009

About Company

Pilgrim's is the second-largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Our corporate headquarters is in Greeley, Colorado. We employ approximately 38,000 people and have the capacity to process more than 36 million birds per week for a total of more than 9.5 billion pounds of live chicken annually.Pilgrim's products are sold to foodservice, retail and frozen entrée customers. The company's primary distribution is through retailers, foodservice distributors and restaurants throughout the United States and Puerto Rico and in the Northern and Central regions of Mexico. We currently operate in 12 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Mexico. These states include Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Pilgrim's Pride is a part of the JBS USA family. JBS S.A., the world's largest protein company, owns 75.5% of our outstanding common stock. Click here for more information on the JBS family of proteins.

Skills

  • Background Investigationunmatched
  • Career Developmentunmatched
  • Cook Dishesunmatched
  • Educational Testingunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
  • Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Mechanical Testingunmatched
  • Metricsunmatched
  • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
  • Production Managementunmatched
  • Website Conversionunmatched
  • Weldingunmatched

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