Maintenance Lead- Protein Conversion

Pilgrim's • Edinburg, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for leading the Maintenance Department and assisting supervisors with daily operations at Pilgrim’s Edinburg Protein Conversion plant. The role leads and guides maintenance technicians, assigns daily work, and helps ensure maintenance is completed safely and on time. The position performs preventive and routine maintenance, equipment inspections, troubleshooting, emergency repairs, and pipe repairs. It also maintains records, coordinates maintenance with other departments, and supports Production as needed when time permits.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The role requires working in high-heat and cold environments, at heights, and in confined spaces, as well as lifting heavy objects and standing for extended periods. Welding and fabrication skills are preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two to five years of directly related experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to learn company protocols and programs quickly and adapt to change.
• Solid mathematical and analytical abilities for problem-solving and decision-making.
• Reliability, ethical conduct, strong work ethic, and punctuality.
• Team-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in high-heat and cold environments, at heights, and in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods.
• A resume must be uploaded to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisor or lead-person experience.
• SAP experience.
• Welding and fabrication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a maintenance team of technicians, provide guidance, and assign daily tasks.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Inspect equipment to identify potential issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing problems.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Coordinate maintenance work with other departments.
• Perform timely repairs and routine maintenance, including emergency and unplanned repairs.
• Use precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Read complex blueprints, piping drawings, sketches, and schematics.
• Inspect gearboxes, motors, belts, and other operating devices.
• Check gearbox fluid levels, lubricate bearings, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions according to established checklists.
• Recognize and diagnose mechanical failures and determine corrective action, using blueprints, manuals, and parts catalogs.
• Perform pipe repairs.
• Assist Production as needed when time permits.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and six company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs supporting professional growth and career development.

What This Job Offers

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