REBUILD SPECIALIST (Equipment)

Description Rebuild Specialist (Service Tech - Equipment) General Summary Provides oversight and leadership for rebuilding critical processing equipment as a component of Pilgrims’ Maintenance Pillar. Creates rebuild schedules for multiple locations and coordinates with those locations to ensure quality rebuilds are performed in a timely fashion. Drives continuous improvement in the rebuild process to improve reliability and lower total cost of ownership of processing equipment. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Performs routine rebuilds with assistance from local plant mechanics while following safe work practices per Pilgrims’ Safety policy. • Provides guidance in continuous improvement of rebuild procedures. • Serves as the Pilgrim’s equipment expert on processing equipment. • Communicates with plant management regarding status of rebuilds prior to leaving site. • Coordinates with Training Managers at locations to help create content for training program. • Assists with evaluation of mechanics to validate skills for training progression. • Must be able to travel 90% of time, with overnight stays of 4-5 days typically including weekends. • Respond to periodic emergency call-outs to return plants to normal operation. • Provides training to mechanics and other Rebuild Specialists to expand equipment knowledge. • Must be able to work independently and exhibit Pilgrim values to uphold Maintenance Pillar. • Must be able to traverse processing areas and equipment while observing GMP procedures and adhering to policy. • Must be able to interpret part’s schematics/drawings and assist the Plant with ordering the required parts for a successful rebuild. • Must be willing to find solutions for problematic machines and/or parts to increase efficiency and sustainability. Education Technical college degree preferred but not required. Experience Requires a minimum of 10 yearsof DIRECTLY RELATED experience. Preferred extensive experience with first processing rotating equipment. Multiple OEM experience preferred. A minimum of 2-3 years as an OEM service tech experienced preferred. EOE/Vet/Disabled Apply Job!