Feed Mill Production Maintenance

JBS Foods • Enterprise, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Feed Mill Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on feed mill equipment and systems. The role supports safe, reliable, and efficient feed manufacturing operations by maintaining machinery such as pellet mills, hammer mills, conveyors, augers, motors, gearboxes, elevators, and pneumatic systems. The technician must follow company, OSHA, FDA, environmental, and other applicable safety requirements.

The position works closely with Feed Mill Operations to coordinate repairs and limit production interruptions. Duties also include maintenance documentation, parts and supplies inventory assistance, housekeeping, and participation in after-hours, weekend, and on-call maintenance activities as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and shop equipment.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance documentation and work order systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) authorization.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, catwalks, and elevated structures.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work with hands for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely in dusty, noisy, and varying-temperature environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 80 pounds.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience in the maintenance field.
• Basic understanding of welding and electrical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment in an industrial, manufacturing, agricultural, or feed mill environment.
• Working knowledge of motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills, including reading electrical schematics.
• Welding and fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on feed mill equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment throughout the feed mill.
• Maintain and repair pellet mills, hammer mills, mixers, conveyors, bucket elevators, augers, and material handling systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and determine corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and complete repairs in a timely manner.
• Replace bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, motors, gear reducers, and other mechanical components as needed.
• Inspect equipment for wear and recommend repairs or replacements before failures occur.
• Assist with installation, modification, and startup of new equipment and machinery.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and minor construction projects as needed.
• Maintain lubrication schedules and ensure equipment is properly serviced.
• Use maintenance management systems and accurately complete work orders and maintenance records.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and other safety procedures.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, OSHA, environmental, and Pilgrim’s policies and regulations.
• Coordinate repairs with Feed Mill Operations to minimize production interruptions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and perform housekeeping throughout the facility.
• Assist with inventory control for maintenance parts and supplies.
• Participate in after-hours, weekend, and on-call maintenance activities as required.
• Complete additional assignments and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Time-off benefits include 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.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career growth through learning and development programs.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

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