Maintenance Hourly

Pilgrim's • Mt. Pleasant, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to maintain the reliability, performance, and safety of production equipment. The position is located in Mount Pleasant, Texas, and requires a resume. The role involves constructing, maintaining, and testing mechanical equipment and components; identifying equipment needing repair or replacement; interpreting technical materials; troubleshooting production issues; and performing preventive maintenance. The technician must follow company safety, food safety, and quality standards.

The schedule is shift-based and may include weekend work. Team members must be able to work in extreme cold or hot temperatures, stand and use their hands for 8–11 hours per day, and lift 50 pounds or more. The posted base hourly pay range is $20.25–$33.00, with a $1.00 shift differential for second and third shifts. Pilgrim’s conducts post-offer drug, alcohol, and background checks for new team members.

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.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• A resume is required.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• A minimum of 1–2 years of industrial maintenance experience 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 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.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career growth through learning and development programs.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

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