Hatchery Maintenance Technician — Systems & Safety

JBS Foods; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) company match

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Hatchery Maintenance Technician in Louisiana to install, PM, and repair incubation, vaccination, process, HVAC, and automated production systems at the hatchery.

You will monitor equipment, perform PMs, fabricate components, and support continuous improvement while ensuring safety. A high school diploma and 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience are preferred; some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• LOTO trained and safety aware.
• Electrical skills to work with 24/110/240/480-volt systems.
• HVAC maintenance and repair experience.
• VFDs and motor controls knowledge.
• Robotics, plumbing and welding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, PMs and repair automated and electrical controls.
• Test and diagnose malfunctioning equipment and coordinate repairs.
• Perform PMs and repairs on HVAC units and building systems.
• Maintain records and documentation for equipment.
• Support continuous improvement and project work as needed.

Skills

LOTO trained

Electrical schematics

HVAC skills

VFD troubleshooting

Robotics/plumbing/welding (plus)

Education

High school diploma

Technical school preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Hatchery Maintenance Technician in Louisiana to install, PM, and repair incubation, vaccination, process, HVAC, and automated production systems at the hatchery.

You will monitor equipment, perform PMs, fabricate components, and support continuous improvement while ensuring safety. A high school diploma and 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience are preferred; some travel may be required.