Hatchery Maintenance Technician

Hatchery Maintenance Technician at Pilgrim's. The role involves installing and performing maintenance PM's and repairs for incubation, vaccination, process, and HVAC systems. The technician will also maintain automated process control systems at the Hatchery. The position requires experience with industrial equipment maintenance, electrical skills, and ability to work in a dusty atmosphere. Training will be provided where needed. The job offers a competitive hourly wage, benefits, and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Monitor, maintain, PM's and repair all automated and electrical controls throughout shift for proper operation, makes adjustments and repairs to maximize the efficiency of the equipment.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses with leadership to diagnose and repair malfunctioning equipment.
• Monitor all operating equipment during processing, diagnose and repair drive-related issues for optimal performance.
• Maintain SAP, along with maintaining proper records on all equipment.
• Fabricate steel components; repair, modify, and construct equipment and structure as needed; including initiating work orders.
• Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting bearing failures and repair HVAC units.
• Safely use multimeters and other diagnostic tools.
• Analyze and troubleshoot electrical circuits using Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Law.
• Performs daily checks on equipment. Responsible to identify improvement opportunities, communicating those to leadership team and participating in continuous improvement projects.
• Performs maintenance on building, office, and grounds at the Hatchery.
• Continues to build skill sets utilizing Impact training, certifications, etc.
• Assists in other project work or departments as assigned.
• Must be willing to become confined space certified
• Must be willing to travel for continued technical training
• Must be able to wear a full-face respirator to make repairs in the presence of formaldehyde

Benefits

• 80 Hours of Vacation, after 60 days of employment
• Benefits at 60 days of employment, 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
• 70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry products
• Training provided with a trainer/mentor.
• Advancement opportunities
• Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program