1st Shift Maintenance Technician - Acorn

Shenandoah Valley Organic, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off and sick leave

Medical coverage (semi-subsidized)

Dental and vision plan options

401(k) plan with company match

HSA and FSA

Education reimbursement opportunities

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician based on-site in Acorn to support our poultry processing operations. You will perform daily maintenance tasks, preventative maintenance, repairs, and installations to keep machinery operating safely and reliably.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience in industrial maintenance, and the ability to respond to emergency maintenance needs within a fast-paced production setting.

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 testing devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Repair, install, adjust, and maintain machinery and equipment.
• Disassemble machinery to remove parts and repair.
• Inspect parts for defects and malfunction.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust components.
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs and on-call situations.
• Ensure a safe, clean work environment and proper communication during off-hours.
• Operate a range of tools and testing devices.
• Work in all departments of the processing plant under varying conditions.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Repair skills

Safety practices

Tools proficiency

Independent work

Emergency response

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision instruments

Electrical testing devices

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician / Compensation: $24.00 - $43.75 an hour / Department: Maintenance / Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor / 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

• 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).
• 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 environment.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical wiring, motors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and production equipment.
• Experience supporting emergency maintenance needs in a fast‑paced production environment.
• New team members must be able to pass a drug, alcohol and background screening post‑offer and prior to the start of their employment.
• The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel

Work is conducted primarily in a manufacturing and poultry production environment. This role requires access to the production environment and may require work in all departments of the processing plant. The team member must be able to tolerate varying heat, wet, damp, and chill conditions within the plant. Hearing and eye protective equipment are required in the production area. Hair and beard nets are required in the production area. Additional personal protective equipment may be required based on task, location, and safety requirements. This position may require the use of hand tools, power tools, precision instruments, electrical and electronic testing devices, welding and cutting equipment, shop equipment, and other maintenance‑related tools. The role may also require standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, lifting, working near machinery, and working with or near animal blood. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.

About Farmer Focus

Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm‑level decision‑making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is grounded in servant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality. At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.

EOE, including disability/vets. Farmer Focus is a company dedicated to people, the farmers who grow for us and our team members who work in our state‑of‑the‑art facilities.Whether a general laborer on our breast debone line or an executive, we are committed to creating a workplace that values all our people and offers everyone a chance to grow and thrive.We operate from our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

We plan our work schedules to avoid most Saturday work.We do not run production on Sundays. Join us in our mission to protect generational family farms. We look forward to working with you!

Farmer Focus es una empresa dedicada a las personas, los granjeros que crían para nosotros y a los miembros del equipo que trabajan en nuestras instalaciones con tecnología de última generación. Ya sea usted un trabajador general de nuestra línea de pechuga o un ejecutivo, estamos comprometidos a crear un lugar de trabajo que valore a nuestra gente y ofrezca a todos la oportunidad de crecer y prosperar. Operamos en base a nuestros valores Farmer Focus CARES: Comunidad, Responsabilidad, Respeto, Excelencia y Mayordomía. Mayormente planificamos nuestros horarios evitando trabajar los sábados. No realizamos producción los domingos. Únase a nosotros en nuestra misión de proteger las granjas familiares generacionales. ¡Esperamos trabajar con usted!