Hatchery Automation & Maintenance Technician

JBS Foods; Town of Arcadia (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule: 10 pm–6:30 am

Benefits: Vision, Medical, Dental

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Base hourly salary: 28.02–37.73 USD

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Hatchery Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and repair incubation, vaccination, process, and HVAC systems at the Hatchery. The role requires strong electrical, HVAC, and robotics-related skills, plus experience with motor controls, PLCs, and SAP record-keeping.

You will perform PMs, diagnose issues, fabricate components, and support continuous improvement projects while adhering to safety standards. Shift is overnight with some weekends.

Qualifications

• LOTO trained.
• Electrical skills across 24-480 volt; able to trace circuitry and read schematics.
• Experience with motor controls and VFDs required.
• HVAC skills necessary.
• PLC troubleshooting and repair experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pneumatic air systems.
• Experience in robotics, plumbing and welding stainless steel a plus.
• Ability to analyse, evaluate and resolve maintenance problems.
• Ability to operate power tools and machinery.
• Ability to work at elevated heights.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• 3-5 years of industrial equipment maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, PM’s and repair all automated and electrical controls for the Hatchery.
• Test malfunctioning machinery and diagnose with leadership.
• Maintain SAP and keep records on equipment.
• Fabricate steel components and construct/repair equipment and structures.
• Perform PM and repairs to HVAC units.
• Daily checks on equipment and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain building, office, and grounds at the Hatchery.
• Support other shifts or departments as needed.

Skills

Electrical skills

HVAC skills

VFDs experience

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics knowledge

Pneumatic systems

Power tools

Communication skills

Independent work

Industrial maintenance experience

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Hatchery Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and repair incubation, vaccination, process, and HVAC systems at the Hatchery. The role requires strong electrical, HVAC, and robotics-related skills, plus experience with motor controls, PLCs, and SAP record-keeping.

You will perform PMs, diagnose issues, fabricate components, and support continuous improvement projects while adhering to safety standards. Shift is overnight with some weekends.