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Summary Keep essential systems running at their best in a role that supports the start of our production process. As a Hatchery Maintenance Mechanic II, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of hatchery equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient incubation and processing operations. You will play a key role in equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts that help the hatchery operate smoothly every day. This position is ideal for a skilled technician who enjoys hands on work, solving mechanical challenges, and contributing to a safe, high performing environment.

Schedule :

1st

Shift:

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspects and repairs 34 setter incubators and 34 hatcher incubators, ensuring performance within OEM specifications.
• Monitors and records environmental conditions inside incubators, as well as all chick-holding areas, and reacts promptly when parameters are outside specified ranges.
• Inspects and repairs all facility HVAC equipment ensuring optimum performance.
• Precise air temperatures, pressures, and humidity levels are necessary to the incubation and hatching of broiler chicks, thus effective HVAC maintenance is critical.
• Inspects and repairs a variety of chick processing equipment systems, which includes, but is not limited to shell separators, tray washers, chick counters and conveyors, and sexing carousels.
• Ensures the proper operation of these systems to keep downtime to a minimum.
• Maintains minimum stock levels of critical equipment, parts ensuring operating interruptions are kept to a minimum.
• Orders parts and equipment at competitive prices, ensuring maintenance budgets are adhered to.
• Starts processing equipment daily, ensuring all systems are operating properly.
• Makes parts and equipment purchasing decisions.
• Conducts independent troubleshooting and determines courses of action for equipment repair.
• Management approval is required for all equipment modification and/or replacement. Minimum Education and Experience
• Must have a strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical processes.
• Plumbing and welding experience. Preferred Education and Experience
• 2- or 4-year technical degree.
• Licensing in Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, and/or Welding.
• Two years of prior or related experience in industrial maintenance. Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors
• Moving in an upright position and working on wet, dry, and often slippery concrete floors for up to 4 hours in a single interval.
• Must be able to lift overhead and control 35 lbs. to a height of approximately 84 inches.
• Exposure to temperatures from 65 to 101.25 with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• Extended exposure to temperatures from 99 to 101 with 82% humidity for periods up to 2 hours in a single interval.
• Exposure to noise ranges of <50db to >110db and light intensity range of <50 to 75-100 foot candles.
• Squatting, lifting and carrying weights of up to 35 lbs. while walking distances of 10 - 20 feet.
• Exposure to chlorinated water <50ppm, caustic detergents, lubricating oils, poultry vaccines, and other chemicals as listed in hatchery MSDS.
• Must wear and/or use personal protective equipment/devices in accordance with SOPs and company directives.

Pay:

$24.50 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person