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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC HOURLY

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

  • Louisville, KY
  • 8 days ago

    Highlights

    RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain and repair high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment, including hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves, cylinders, case formers, labeling equipment, fillers, and conveyors. Physical requirements: Climb ladders, lift heavy objects, work with a variety of hand tools, power tools, and shop machinery.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLouisville, KY
    IndustryManufacturing - Other
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded2009

    Description

    MAINTENANCE MECHANIC HOURLY

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:            

    •              Must pass a mechanical knowledge test.
    •              Ability to communicate in English
    •              Physical requirements: Climb ladders, lift heavy objects, work with a variety of hand tools, power tools, and shop machinery.
    •              Work environment: Must be able to work in areas of extreme heat and cold conditions.
    •              These are evening and night shift positions
    •              High School Diploma or GED required.
    •              2 – 3 years of industrial mechanic experience in a food industry environment preferred.
    •              Basic computer skills a plus.
    •              No licenses required; training provided.
    •              Position requires a drug test and background check.
    •              Ability to learn quickly, make sound decisions, and adapt to changing priorities.
    •              Strong teamwork skills and willingness to perform a variety of tasks

     

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    •              Maintain and repair high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment, including hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves, cylinders, case formers, labeling equipment, fillers, and conveyors.
    •              Perform welding tasks (Stainless Steel, MIG, TIG) as needed.
    •              Conduct routine maintenance and repairs to ensure optimal equipment performance.
    •              Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment.
    •              Perform Labeling and Tagging of systems and/or checks for verifications.
    •              Support the plant equipment, and maintaining a safe plant meeting all federal, state and local environment requirements.

     

    General Summary: JBS is seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. This role is critical to ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our high-speed production equipment. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude and thrives in a fast-paced environment.      

     

    EOE/Vets/Disability

    JBS offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

     

    JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

     

    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.

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