1st Shift Maintenance Technician - Acorn

farmerfocus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to perform daily maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repairs in a poultry processing environment. You will help ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of machinery, with responsibilities spanning installations, adjustments, and special projects that reduce downtime.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills, the ability to work independently, and responsiveness to emergency maintenance.

Qualifications

• Proven industrial, manufacturing maintenance, or electrical experience required.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting, and repair skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Repair, install, adjust, and maintain machinery and equipment throughout the processing plant.
• Perform parts replacement, routine maintenance, and specials as assigned.
• Disassemble machinery to remove parts and make repairs.
• Inspect parts for defects and malfunctions.
• Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts and equipment.
• Reassemble equipment after inspections or repairs.
• Use a range of hand tools, power tools, and testing devices.
• Work in all plant areas including cold, damp, or changing conditions.
• Provide emergency notification and respond within 30 minutes when needed.
• Keep work areas clean and safe; monitor quality of work.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Repair skills

Safety practices

Problem solving

English literacy

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Hydraulic & pneumatic tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Tech nician Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Compensation: $24.00 - $43.75 an hour

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Su pervisor

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Location: Acorn

Work Arrangement: On- Site

Shift / Schedule: 1st Shift

Travel Requirements: Less than 10%

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing daily maintenance tasks, preventative maintenance, repairs, equipment adjustments, installations, and special projects that support Farmer Focus's production and business operations. This role helps ensure machinery and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and reliably within the poultry processing environment. The Industrial Maintenance Technician plays an important role in reducing downtime, maintaining equipment performance, supporting production continuity, and helping create a safe, clean, and well‑maintained work environment. This position requires strong mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently and respond to emergency maintenance needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment to support smooth business and production operations.
• Repair, install, adjust, and maintain machinery and equipment throughout the processing plant.
• Perform parts replacement, routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, and special projects as assigned.
• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Examine parts for defects, including breakage, excessive wear, or other signs of malfunction.
• Repair or replace broken, defective, or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Reassemble equipment following inspections, testing, maintenance, or repairs.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Perform work in all departments of the processing plant environment, including areas with cold, damp, wet, or changing conditions.
• Provide a means of notification and communication during non‑working hours for emergency maintenance needs.
• Respond to emergency call‑ins within 30 minutes as required .
• Ensure the shop and surrounding areas are kept clean by removing debris from work areas, work benches, and break rooms.
• Support a safe work environment by identifying and eliminating unsafe acts or conditions.
• Apply maintenance skills in cutting and welding, hydraulics, filter systems, pipe fitting/plumbing, shop equipment operation, sheet metal fabrication, pneumatics, electrical wiring, and motors.
• Organize tasks to be performed and, when needed, monitor or oversee the quality of work being completed.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support Farmer Focus business objectives.

Benefits

Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members' health, financial well‑being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi‑subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match , HSA and FSA, education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.

All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time.

Qualifications

• Proven industrial, manufacturing maintenance, or electrical experience required .
• Knowledge and understanding of good safety practices.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting, and repair skills.
• Proficiency in using common hand tools, power tools, precision instruments, and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Ability to perform maintenance tasks involving machinery, equipment, parts, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, cutting, sheet metal fabrication, and shop equipment.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to organize tasks and, when needed, monitor or oversee the quality of work being performed.
• Ability to work with or near animal blood.
• Ability to work in all departments of the poultry processing environment, including cold, damp, wet, and changing conditions.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to respond to emergency call‑ins within 30 minutes as required .
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior maintenance experience in a food processing, poultry processing, manufacturing, or production envi