Hatchery Equipment Technician: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

houseofraefordcareers; Arcadia (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hatchery Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing hatchery equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted hatchery operations. This role conducts preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other equipment across the hatchery.

The successful candidate must be dependable, safety-conscious, mechanically inclined, and able to respond quickly to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous mechanical, industrial, poultry, or facility maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, motors, controls, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and different shifts when operational needs require.
• Must comply with all company policies and applicable safety and sanitation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on hatchery equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Maintain and repair incubators, hatchers, conveyors, motors, pumps, fans, blowers, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, controls, motors, switches, sensors, and wiring.
• Perform maintenance on HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, and environmental-control systems.
• Maintain water, plumbing, drainage, and sanitation-related systems.
• Repair and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Inspect machinery and equipment for unsafe conditions, wear, damage, or potential failures.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions.
• Perform equipment adjustments and repairs to minimize downtime.
• Use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, meters, and other maintenance equipment safely.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and parts used.
• Assist with installation and start-up of new equipment and machinery.
• Perform basic welding, fabrication, cutting, and equipment modifications as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies, GMPs, biosecurity procedures, sanitation requirements, and food-safety regulations.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Communicate equipment problems and maintenance needs to supervisors and management.
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

HVAC

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Reading schematics

Welding/fabrication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Meters

Job description

The Hatchery Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing hatchery equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted hatchery operations. This role conducts preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other equipment across the hatchery.

The successful candidate must be dependable, safety-conscious, mechanically inclined, and able to respond quickly to