Maintenance Hourly

Pilgrim's • Mt. Pleasant, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim's is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to help maintain the reliability, performance, and safety of production equipment at its Mount Pleasant, Texas location. The role involves constructing, maintaining, and testing mechanical equipment and components; identifying parts requiring repair or replacement; responding to production equipment issues; and performing preventive maintenance. The technician must follow company safety, food safety, and quality standards, and work assigned shifts, including weekends as needed. 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. A resume is required. The hourly pay range is $20.25–$33.00, with a $1.00 shift differential for second and third shifts.

Requirements

• Maintenance experience is required.
• 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.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in extreme cold or hot temperatures.
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8–11 hours per day and lift 50 pounds or more.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• A resume is required.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 1–2 years of industrial maintenance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and test mechanical equipment, machinery, and components.
• Identify parts and equipment requiring repair or replacement.
• Use shop mathematics to complete maintenance assignments accurately.
• Read and interpret equipment drawings, schematics, and technical documents.
• Respond promptly to production issues involving mechanical equipment.
• Communicate with production management and team members to diagnose and resolve equipment problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Complete assigned work efficiently while managing time and resources effectively.
• Follow company safety, food safety, and quality standards.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to 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
• Education Level: High school or GED