Electrician Hourly

Pilgrim's • Mt. Pleasant, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is seeking an Electrician with strong industrial electrical experience to support plant operations in Mount Pleasant, Texas. The role is essential to maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable operations. Safety is a priority for the company and its team members, products, and facilities.

The Electrician troubleshoots and maintains plant electrical systems and equipment, supports control-system improvements, and helps address recurring electrical issues. The role also includes training operators and technicians on equipment operation and troubleshooting and supporting maintenance personnel to enable efficient production operations. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

The position requires working in extreme cold or hot temperatures, standing and using hands for 8–11 hours per day, and lifting 50 pounds or more. The schedule is based on shift and may include weekend work. A $1.00 shift differential applies to second and third shifts. The position is located in Mount Pleasant, Texas; a resume is required. Post-offer, pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background checks are conducted.

Requirements

• Electrical experience is required.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment and mechanical systems.
• General math skills to perform maintenance duties.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, drawings, and schematics.
• Basic knowledge of standard and metric measurements.
• Ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends as needed.
• Ability to work in extreme cold or hot temperatures.
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8–11 hours per day.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of industrial electrical experience preferred.
• Additional electrical certifications, such as technical college or manufacturing certifications, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical systems throughout the plant.
• Maintain electrical equipment through preventive maintenance procedures.
• Assist in implementing new control systems.
• Research and develop improved electrical controls and processes.
• Track recurring electrical issues and develop corrective solutions.
• Identify electrical-system equipment weaknesses and recommend improvements.
• Understand the technical functionality of electrical equipment and train operators and technicians in its operation and troubleshooting.
• Support maintenance personnel to ensure efficient production operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Career development through continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs.
• $1.00 shift differential for second- and third-shift work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED