Truck Shop Mechanic

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

Sanford, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
CDL Driver's License, Component Assembly, Continuous Improvement, Corrosion Control, Cost Control, Detail Oriented, Electric Motor, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Federal Laws and Regulations, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Machining, Machining Operations, Maintenance Services, Order Delivery, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Preventative Maintenance, Record Keeping, Regulations, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Testing
LOCATION
Sanford, NC
POSTED
16 days ago

Responsibilities

  • Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic testing; identify worn or damaged parts.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, including component upgrades, corrosion control, and seasonal procedures.
  • Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling/disassembling, and replacing major assemblies and components (powertrain, electrical systems, A/C, fuel, emissions, brakes, steering, hydraulics, etc.).
  • Complete machine shop operations and make necessary adjustments such as alignments, bearing load checks, gear tooth contact adjustments, valve mechanism adjustments, and control linkage corrections.
  • Conduct test drives to verify repairs and adjust systems for optimal performance.
  • Comply with federal and state vehicle regulations by performing required engine, safety, and emissions testing.
  • Maintain vehicle appearance through cleaning, washing, and minor painting.
  • Document all repairs and services performed to maintain accurate vehicle records.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot shop equipment; perform preventive maintenance and request repairs as needed.
  • Control costs by utilizing warranties and evaluating parts/service options.
  • Maintain adequate supplies by managing inventory, placing orders, and verifying deliveries.
  • Stay current by participating in training and reviewing updated technical/regulatory materials.
  • Support the maintenance department by taking initiative, embracing new tasks, and contributing to continuous improvement.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Must have own tools
  • CDL required or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to diagnose and repair a wide range of vehicle systems
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
EOE, including disability/vets

About the Company

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Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

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.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
FOUNDED
2009