Maintenance Electrician

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

The Maintenance Electrician is a key contributor to the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all electrical systems within the facility. This role is responsible for troubleshooting electrical issues, performing preventive maintenance, supporting new control system installations, and driving continuous improvement in electrical processes. The Maintenance Electrician serves as a technical expert for operators and maintenance personnel, ensuring equipment is understood, maintained, and operated safely and effectively.

Primary Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical systems throughout the plant to quickly identify and resolve issues that impact production or safety.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on electrical equipment to ensure reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Assist in the installation and implementation of new control systems, ensuring proper integration and functionality.
• Research, develop, and recommend improvements to electrical controls, processes, and system designs.
• Track and monitor recurring electrical problems, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify weaknesses in electrical systems and develop long-term solutions to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Understand the technical functionality of electrical equipment and provide training to operators and maintenance technicians on operation and troubleshooting.
• Support maintenance personnel in maintaining efficient production operations and perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Team Member Expectations

• Follow and enforce all company policies, including personnel, quality, safety, and food safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional work environment, communicating and collaborating effectively with coworkers, leadership, clients, and customers.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, using continuous improvement and rational problem‑solving methodologies.
• Recognize and respond to safety risks, consistently practicing and promoting safe work habits throughout the organization.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Electrician’s License with industrial electrical experience and strong schematic reading skills.
• Additional electrical certifications, including technical college or manufacturing-related certifications, are highly valued.
• Preferred 3–5 years of documented industrial electrical experience.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday-Friday with some weekend work or overtime required;
• 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
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• 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 environment 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 that 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 foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental 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, Ownership, Simplicity, and Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

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