Hatchery Maintenance Technician – Incubators & Systems

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 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.