Hatchery Maintenance Hourly

Pilgrim's • Sumter, SC

26d

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic constructs, maintains, and tests mechanical equipment, machinery, and components at Pilgrim's. The role responds to production-area equipment issues, works with production management and personnel to diagnose problems, performs preventive maintenance, and completes assigned tasks accurately and efficiently while managing time and resources.

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required; technical school is preferred. Candidates need at least 1–2 years of industrial maintenance experience and knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment. The position requires the ability to work assigned days and shifts, including some weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum 1–2 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment.
• General mathematical ability to perform the job.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings.
• Basic knowledge of standard and metric measures.
• Ability to work assigned days and shifts, including some weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school education.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and test mechanical equipment, machinery, and components.
• Identify parts or machines needing new or replacement parts.
• Use shop mathematics to complete assignments.
• Interpret equipment drawings to adjust, maintain, or repair machinery.
• Respond to production-area requests when mechanical equipment issues are identified.
• Communicate with production management and personnel to diagnose problems and determine potential mechanical issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently with regard to time and resources.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave and vacation.
• Six company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Paid tuition.

What This Job Offers

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