Hatchery Maintenance Technician - Day Shift (On-Call)

Pine Manor Inc; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Manor Inc. in Goshen, IN, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for its Hatchery. This full-time technical role focuses on keeping equipment running efficiently, meeting safety and animal welfare standards, and supporting daily hatchery operations.

The position requires reading drawings, basic math, and English communication, with the potential for weekend shifts. It offers hands-on maintenance work in a family-owned poultry operation that emphasizes local sourcing and responsible practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment.
• General mathematic ability required to perform job.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings.
• Basic knowledge of standard and metric measures.
• Must be able to work assigned days/shifts (including some weekends).
• Must be able to read and write in English to perform checks and communicate with maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain and test mechanical equipment, machinery and components.
• Identify parts or machines needing new or replacement parts.
• Utilize shop mathematics to complete assignments.
• Interpret drawings of equipment to adjust, maintain or repair machinery.
• Respond to production area requests when mechanical issues are identified.
• Communicate with production management and personnel to diagnose problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Complete tasks with accuracy and efficiency regarding time and resources.
• Always use correct PPE for each job task.
• Follow GMPs related to safety and animal welfare.
• Machine checks twice daily during shift and record.
• Monitor temperature of hallways and egg room.
• Monitor all production equipment on hatch days.
• Assist in chick processing as necessary.
• Monitor incubators and hatchers during shift.
• Respond to all alarms promptly.
• Keep hatchery management informed on inventories and needed parts.
• Take ownership of the maintenance program; investigate problems with others.
• Any other tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Knowledge of industrial manufacturing

Job description

Pine Manor Inc. in Goshen, IN, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for its Hatchery. This full-time technical role focuses on keeping equipment running efficiently, meeting safety and animal welfare standards, and supporting daily hatchery operations.

The position requires reading drawings, basic math, and English communication, with the potential for weekend shifts. It offers hands-on maintenance work in a family-owned poultry operation that emphasizes local sourcing and responsible practices.