On-Site Industrial Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

farmerfocus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off & sick leave

Dental & vision plans

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for its on-site poultry processing facility. You will perform preventative maintenance, repairs, installations, and special projects to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills, the ability to work independently, and readiness for emergency maintenance within a fast-paced plant environment. Shift is 2nd, and candidates must be able to work in cold and wet areas.

Qualifications

• Proven industrial, manufacturing maintenance, or electrical experience required.
• Knowledge and understanding of good safety practices.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting, and repair skills.
• Proficiency in using common hand tools, power tools, precision instruments, and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Ability to perform maintenance tasks involving machinery, equipment, parts, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, cutting, sheet metal fabrication, and shop equipment.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to organize tasks and, when needed, monitor or oversee the quality of work being performed.
• Ability to work with or near animal blood.
• Ability to work in all departments of the poultry processing environment, including cold, damp, wet, and changing conditions.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to respond to emergency call‑ins within 30 minutes as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment to support smooth business and production operations.
• Repair, install, adjust, and maintain machinery and equipment throughout the processing plant.
• Perform parts replacement, routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, and special projects as assigned.
• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Examine parts for defects, including breakage, excessive wear, or other signs of malfunction.
• Repair or replace broken, defective, or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Reassemble equipment following inspections, testing, maintenance, or repairs.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Perform work in all departments of the processing plant environment, including areas with cold, damp, wet, or changing conditions.
• Provide a means of notification and communication during non‑working hours for emergency maintenance needs.
• Respond to emergency call‑ins within 30 minutes as required.
• Ensure the shop and surrounding areas are kept clean by removing debris from work areas, work benches, and break rooms.
• Support a safe work environment by identifying and eliminating unsafe acts or conditions.
• Apply maintenance skills in cutting and welding, hydraulics, filter systems, pipe fitting/plumbing, shop equipment operation, sheet metal fabrication, pneumatics, electrical wiring, and motors.
• Organize tasks to be performed and, when needed, monitor or oversee the quality of work being completed.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support Farmer Focus business objectives.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Repair skills

Tools proficiency

Mechanical skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision instruments

Electrical testing devices

Job description

Farmer Focus is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for its on-site poultry processing facility. You will perform preventative maintenance, repairs, installations, and special projects to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills, the ability to work independently, and readiness for emergency maintenance within a fast-paced plant environment. Shift is 2nd, and candidates must be able to work in cold and wet areas.