Hatchery Maintenance Tech II – 1st Shift

Perdue Farms; Kenly (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Hatchery Maintenance Mechanic II for the 1st shift in Kenly, NC. You will maintain and repair hatchery equipment, incubators, HVAC systems, and processing lines to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, plus plumbing/welding experience. A 2- or 4-year technical degree and relevant licenses are preferred; weekends may be required based on business needs. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical processes.
• Plumbing and welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair hatchery incubator systems and related equipment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC and processing equipment to ensure uptime.
• Monitor environmental conditions and adjust parameters as needed within spec.
• Order parts and manage maintenance budgets and stock levels.
• Conduct independent troubleshooting and determine corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical processes

Education

Technical degree (2- or 4-year)

Licensing in Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing/Welding

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Hatchery Maintenance Mechanic II for the 1st shift in Kenly, NC. You will maintain and repair hatchery equipment, incubators, HVAC systems, and processing lines to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, plus plumbing/welding experience. A 2- or 4-year technical degree and relevant licenses are preferred; weekends may be required based on business needs. Equal opportunity employer.