Hatchery Maintenance Technician: Keep Systems Reliable

Select Genetics; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Select Genetics is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Goldsboro, NC to maintain and repair hatchery equipment and facility systems. You will support preventive maintenance, monitor critical systems, and coordinate investments in new equipment to keep hatchery operations running smoothly.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in mechanical and electrical maintenance, familiarity with hatchery environments, and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training or certification in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance required.
• Experience in hatchery, poultry, manufacturing, or similar production environment preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Forklift certification is a plus and can also be obtained internally through company training.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and maintaining a preventive maintenance program for hatchery equipment and facility systems.
• Monitor incubators, hatchers, ventilation, environmental controls, water systems, electrical systems, automation, and other equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections and identify potential equipment or maintenance issues.
• Prioritize and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment as needed.
• Coordinate outside repairs and specialized maintenance when necessary.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and work areas in a safe and functional condition.
• Support installation, startup, testing, and commissioning of new equipment and systems.
• Work with vendors and contractors during equipment installation and startup.
• Ensure new equipment is incorporated into the preventive maintenance program.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance parts and supplies and order materials as needed.
• Monitor maintenance expenses and evaluate repair or replacement options.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Hatchery equipment knowledge

Problem-solving

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma

Technical training or certification (mechanical/electrical/HVAC)

5+ years maintenance experience

Driver's license

Forklift certification

Bilingual Spanish (a plus)

Job description

Select Genetics is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Goldsboro, NC to maintain and repair hatchery equipment and facility systems. You will support preventive maintenance, monitor critical systems, and coordinate investments in new equipment to keep hatchery operations running smoothly.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in mechanical and electrical maintenance, familiarity with hatchery environments, and a strong safety mindset.