Hatchery Maintenance Tech: Hands-On Equipment Repair & Upkeep

Prestage; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health insurance

Paid time off

Company paid life insurance

401(k)

Short term disability

Savings account contributions

Job summary

Prestage Farms is seeking a Maintenance Technician to work independently and with hatchery staff to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance on production and facilities equipment. You will troubleshoot, repair and optimize equipment to maximize uptime and efficiency, reporting to the Hatchery Manager.

Qualifications include at least 5 years of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics and electrical repair experience, a valid NC driver's license, and willingness to respond to off-hour

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics and electrical repair experience.
• Must have a valid NC driver’s license.
• Willing to respond to off-hour shift emergencies and weekend calls.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain incubators, conveyors, electrical components, HVAC systems and pumps.
• Repair or replace control devices such as sensors, switches and motors.
• Perform work order repairs, inspections and adjustments.
• Operate welding, drilling and metalworking equipment; fabricate/modify equipment as needed.
• Participate in safety, health and environmental programs and cross-divisional coordination.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Mechanics

Electrical repair

Tools

Welding equipment

Drill press

Grinder

Hand tools

Metalworking

Job description

Prestage Farms is seeking a Maintenance Technician to work independently and with hatchery staff to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance on production and facilities equipment. You will troubleshoot, repair and optimize equipment to maximize uptime and efficiency, reporting to the Hatchery Manager.

Qualifications include at least 5 years of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics and electrical repair experience, a valid NC driver's license, and willingness to respond to off-hour