MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Pierre Foods, Inc., an innovative processor of premium quality beef, pork and poultry products, has an immediate opportunity available for a
Maintenance Mechanic with Strong Electrical - 3rd Shift.

As one of the fastest growing processors of meat and poultry products, we offer a performance oriented work culture that recognizes individual and team contributions. We also encourage our employees to embrace life long learning as means to personal growth and satisfaction.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To provide basic mechanical and electrical maintenance practices to perform duties such as teardowns, rebuilds, troubleshooting and design of new equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provide basic mechanical and electrical maintenance duties requiring the utilization of current maintenance practices.

Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical maintenance on all production equipment.

Work on project type work that may include developing new systems and equipment to improve productivity and the development of new products.

Be able to read electrical diagrams and make repairs.

Work daily with the manufacturing personnel to help with startup and training of operators.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review the machine guarding on a daily basis and make sure the equipment is being used properly.

Maintain a clean work area and help clean the maintenance shop on a rotation basis.

Benefits include: medical, dental, life insurance, 401(K), paid vacation, paid holidays and tuition reimbursement.
REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Ability to lift weights of up to 100#.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Excellent attendance record.
Excellent work record.
Be able to furnish own tools.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school education or equivalent; two (2) year vocational or specialized maintenance training preferred.

2. Minimum of two (2) years experience as an Oilier, or three (3) to five (5) years previous experience in maintenance.

3. Time expected to attain production standards and learn to perform the work effectively in five (5) years.