Concord-Hatchery Maintenance (1st shift)

Pilgrim; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Pilgrim in Concord, North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Worker for the hatchery. The role involves keeping all hatchery equipment running, performing preventative maintenance, and repairing items as needed.

Candidates must be able to lift heavy equipment and work in high temperatures, plus possess electrical knowledge for wiring and motor repairs. This position offers a hands-on opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to bend, squat and lift approximately 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of electrical work and ability to handle wiring and motors.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work in high temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on all hatchery equipment.
• Repair and maintain Separator, Tray Washer, Hatchers, and A/C units.
• Clean filters and wash out A/C units on the roof.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Maintenance skills

Ability to work in high temperatures

Job description

Concord-Hatchery Maintenance (1st shift)

Hourly Maintenance — Concord, North Carolina

Responsibilities

• Hatchery maintenance mechanics are responsible for keeping all hatchery equipment running and performing preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Equipment includes Separator, Tray Washer, Macerator, Hatchers, Setters, A/C units, Heaters, Chick counters, Evaporative Coolers, Unstop Drains, Replace light fixtures, Recam setters, Generators, Replace wheels on farm racks and hatcher dollies, and fixing any items that need repair.

Requirements:

• Must be able to bend, squat and lift approximately 50 lbs. The job requires some overhead lifting of about 20 lbs when working in setters.
• Must be able to work in temperatures up to 100 degrees in setters; however, there are overhead fans in the setters circulating the air.
• Must be able to climb a ladder at times carrying about 15 lbs (weight of a 1/15 HP motor with blower wheel attached).
• Must have electrical knowledge and be able to work with electricity such as wiring, motors, light fixtures, running conduit, replacing motors, and working around electronic control boards.
• Must be able to climb stairs onto the roof once every month to clean filters and wash out A/C units and make repairs as needed.
• Must be able to climb a ladder.