Electrician Maintenance Hourly

At Pilgrim's, Safety is a Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot electrical systems throughout the plant.
  • Maintain electrical equipment through preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Assist in implementing new control systems.
  • Research and develop improved electrical controls and processes.
  • Track recurring electrcial issues and develop corrective solutions.
  • Identify equipment weakness related to electrical systems and recommended improvements.
  • Understand technical functionality of electrical equipment and train operators/technicians on operation and troubleshooting.
  • Support maintenance personnel to ensure efficient production operations.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
What You'll Need:
  • Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred
  • Experience: Electrical experience required; minimum of 305 years industrial electrical experience preferred; Additional relectrical certifications (technical college or manufacturing certifications) preferred
  • Skills: Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment and mechanical systems; General math skills required to perform maintenance duties; Ability to read and interpret documents, drawings, schematics; Basic knowledge of standard and metric measurements; Ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends as needed; Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to work in extreme Cold/Hot temperatures, ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day and lift 50 lbs or more. 

Why Work for Pilgrim's?
  • Schedule: Position does require some weekend work - schedule is based on shift;
  • Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
  • Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave [if applicable];
  • 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
  • Base hourly salary
  • Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
  • Better Futures
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure enviornment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. 

About Us: Pilgrim's is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim's operates protein processing plants and prepared food facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K., the Republic of Ireland and continential Europe.

Our Mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. 

Our Core Values Are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Onership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets.