REBUILD SPECIALIST

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 years of 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