Hatchery Maintenance Technician: PLCs, HVAC & Automation

Jobvite, Inc.; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Bonus program

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Hatchery is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and repair incubation, vaccination, process, and HVAC systems as well as automated process controls. The role emphasizes PMs, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement within a dynamic hatchery environment.

Base salary is +/- based on experience, with benefits including vision, medical, dental after 60 days, 401(k) matching, and a discretionary bonus program. Willingness to travel for training is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school preferred.
• Industrial maintenance experience and ability to read schematics.
• Experience with electrical controls and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, PM’s and repair automated and electrical controls during shift.
• Test malfunctioning machinery and diagnose with leadership.
• Maintain SAP records for equipment and repairs.
• Fabricate steel components and repair equipment/structures as needed.
• Perform PM, maintenance and repairs on HVAC units.
• Identify improvement opportunities and participate in CI projects.
• Maintain building, office, and grounds at the Hatchery.
• Willing to travel for continued technical training.

Skills

Electrical skills

Motor controls

VFDs

HVAC

PLC troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Robotics

Welding stainless steel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Pilgrim’s Hatchery is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and repair incubation, vaccination, process, and HVAC systems as well as automated process controls. The role emphasizes PMs, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement within a dynamic hatchery environment.

Base salary is +/- based on experience, with benefits including vision, medical, dental after 60 days, 401(k) matching, and a discretionary bonus program. Willingness to travel for training is required.