Hatchery Maintenance Technician

Prestage Farms; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Family Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k)

Short Term Disability Savings Account

Job summary

Prestage Farms is seeking a Maintenance Technician to work both independently and with hatchery personnel to perform preventative and routine maintenance. You will troubleshoot, repair failures of production and facilities equipment and strive for maximum efficiency.

The role reports to the Hatchery Manager. Essential duties include repairing and maintaining incubators, conveyors, HVAC systems, pumps, and other equipment, plus welding and fabrication as needed.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics and electrical repair.
• Valid NC Driver’s License.
• Able to lift heavy objects and work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Welding, fabrication and metalworking skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and equipment such as incubators, conveyors, electrical components, compressors, HVAC systems, pumps.
• Troubleshoot issues and repair production and facilities’ equipment to maximize efficiency.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with department heads and other divisions.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical repair

Troubleshooting

HVAC experience

Education

Post-secondary education

Technical trade certificate

Tools

Welding equipment

Drill press

Hand tools

Job description

Prestage Farms is seeking a Maintenance Technician who will work independently and with other hatchery personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks. This individual will troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facilities’ equipment and ensure maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. All tasks will be performed while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company. This position will report to the Hatchery Manager.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and equipment such as incubators, conveyors, electrical components, compressors, HVAC systems, pumps, and etc.
• Repair or replace control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors. push buttons, contactors, motors, motor starters, etc.
• Perform work order repairs, inspections, adjustments, and operate/maintain the wastewater sprayfield
• Able to set up and operate welders, drill press, grinder, hand tools and other metal working equipment
• Fabrication and modification of new and existing equipment
• Participate in plant safety, health and environmental programs as well as animal welfare training
• Establish and maintain working relationships with departmental heads, clerical administration, and representatives of other divisions and departments

• Must have a valid NC Driver’s License

• Must be willing to respond to off hour shift emergencies and on a rotating weekend call list
• At least 5 years’ experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics and electrical repair
• HVAC experience is preferred
• Post-secondary education and/or a technical trade certificate is an asset
• Experience in computer repair/technology is an asset
• Must regularly lift and/or move heavy objects
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevated levels as well as confined spaces

Some Of Our Benefits Include

• Affordable Family Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Short Term DisabilitySavings Account Contributions

For more information on our team here at Prestage Farms click here: https://www.prestagefarms.com/our-team