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Job Title:

Maintenance Lead

Location:

Marshville, NC, South United States, USA

Company:

Pilgrim's

Industry Sector:

Agribusiness

Industry Type:

Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services

Career Type:

Maintenance/Repair

Job Type:

Full Time

Minimum Years Experience Required:

N/A

Salary:

$32.24 per hour

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Maintenance Lead
Pay Rate starting at $32.24
$2.00 shift premium for 2nd & 3rd shift

Benefits include:
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401K contributions
  • Better Futures Program -2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
  • Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program


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

SUMMARY:

As a Maintenance Technician Lead, you are responsible for installing, modifying, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, rebuilding, and dismantling all types of complex manufacturing and support equipment. Working within a highly automated TPM-based environment, you will be involved in work of a varied nature with minimal supervision, to maintain physical assets in a condition desired by management and in compliance with industry standards and government regulations. Working in a High Performing Team-based environment, you will be looked upon to train, mentor, and guide the work of less experienced technicians within your group.

  • Diagnose, plan, & perform all operations necessary to install, modify, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, rebuild, & dismantle various types of complex manufacturing & support equipment with special focus on advanced troubleshooting on control systems, servo drives, motors, HMIs, & PLCs on complex high speed packaging lines
  • Perform preventive maintenance & other proactive activities to monitor & maintain equipment condition
  • Coordinate with other technicians, production personnel, engineering, management to communicate & plan maintenance activities.
  • Coordinate with equipment/service vendors for technical assistance
  • Maintain safe, clean, & well-organized work areas.
  • Comply with USDA & departmental policies, procedures, & standards (especially safety).
  • Assist other maintenance technicians as priorities dictate, time allows, or directed.
  • Identify opportunities for maintenance or process improvement & drive recommendations to implementation or resolution
  • Complete or assist with special projects as directed and perform other duties as requested by management

    Requirements:

  • 5 years' experience maintaining, troubleshooting, & repairing machinery.
  • Demonstrates proficient mechanical, electrical and fabrication skills.
  • Ability to read, understand, & follow complex instructions, prints, & schematics
  • Ability to obtain operator certification on designated equipment
  • Demonstrated advanced mechanical/electrical skills (PLC troubleshooting).
  • Ability to competently use and understand precision testing and diagnostic equipment.
  • Safety conscious and have the ability to perform in an emergency setting.
  • Computer knowledge of Microsoft applications and SAP system.
  • Knowledge of inventory control systems.
  • Flexible, self-motivated team player with the ability to follow direction and at times work independently.
  • Ability to get along with others, be punctual, and follow instructions.
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis.
  • Ability to constantly lift, bend, stretch and stand during entire shift.
  • Ability to frequently kneel, squat, bend, and stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motions.
  • Ability to spend significant time standing on the manufacturing floor with some frequency of computer work

EOE, including disability/vets



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Job Post Date: 10/30/25
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