Poultry Plant Maintenance Technician - Entry Level

Willamette Egg Farms LLC; Harpster (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with company match

Paid time Off

Paid Holidays

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Versova is seeking an Agricultural Systems Technician I to assist with routine maintenance of poultry production equipment. You will learn mechanical, electrical, and conveying systems under supervision and support the maintenance team in safe, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and precise handling of tools, with on-the-job training and compliance with safety procedures in a large egg production environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in industrial, commercial, or facility systems maintenance
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holiday hours as required based on production demand
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Ability to follow instructions carefully
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to work in a team environment
• Basic math skills
• Attention to detail and safety consciousness

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced technicians with routine maintenance tasks
• Perform basic equipment checks and inspections
• Help with simple repairs and parts replacement under supervision
• Clean and organize work areas and equipment
• Properly use and maintain basic hand tools
• Record basic maintenance activities in logbooks or computer systems
• Follow all safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE
• Learn to identify common issues with agricultural equipment
• Assist in basic upkeep of conveyor systems and other production line equipment
• Participate in on-the-job training to develop technical skills
• Support the team by helping with various tasks as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Conveyor systems

Job description

Versova is seeking an Agricultural Systems Technician I to assist with routine maintenance of poultry production equipment. You will learn mechanical, electrical, and conveying systems under supervision and support the maintenance team in safe, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and precise handling of tools, with on-the-job training and compliance with safety procedures in a large egg production environment.