3rd Shift Maintenance Technician - Acorn

farmerfocus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

PTO & sick leave

Medical coverage (semi-subsidized)

Dental & vision

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA

Education reimbursement

EAP

Learning and career growth

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for the Acorn Plant on-site. This full-time, third-shift role involves daily maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, and installations to keep poultry processing equipment safe, efficient, and reliable.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical skills, experience in maintenance within a processing environment, and the ability to work independently, with emergency call responsiveness required.

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.
• Maintenance tasks for machinery, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to organize tasks and monitor quality of work.
• Ability to work with or near animal blood.
• Ability to work in all poultry processing areas including cold, damp and changing conditions.
• Must read, write, and understand English.
• Must be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to respond to emergency call-ins within 30 minutes.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment to support operations.
• Repair, install, adjust, and maintain machinery and equipment in the processing plant.
• Disassemble and replace parts; inspect for defects and wear.
• Clean, lubricate, and reassemble equipment after maintenance.
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs and near-30-minute call-ins.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Repair skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical testing

Organizational skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical testing devices

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Tech nician Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Compensation: $24.00 - $43.75 an hour

Additional Compensation: Extra $1.50 an hour shift differential

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Su pervisor

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Location: Acorn Plant

Work Arrangement: On- Site

Shift / Schedule: 3rd 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 f