Maintenance Technician - 1st and 2nd Shift

Job Title

Primarily responsible for assisting in the maintenance and repair of various mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and conveying systems/types of industrial equipment for poultry processing plant. Perform preventative and predictive maintenance using blueprints and diagrams to verify that all equipment is operating within required specifications and tolerances. May perform periodic testing and inspections, troubleshooting and repairs. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

Under general supervision, repair and perform preventative maintenance on industrial machinery (i.e. mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveying systems, etc) using blueprint and schematic drawings to ensure equipment is performing safely to required specifications

Identify root cause of basic mechanical issues and performs repairs by welding, fabricating parts, basic pipe fitting or replacing defective component; notify appropriate personnel if further attention is required

Identify unsafe conditions and corrects; reports to appropriate personnel if unable to correct on own

Assist with maintaining a file of blueprints and operating manuals and procedures as needed

Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations

All other duties as assigned

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pass NOCTI Mechanical/Electrical test, Level 1 required

Minimum 1 year experience in industrial machine predictive and preventative maintenance or demonstrated applicable mechanical and electrical knowledge

Intermediate math and computer skills

Ability to operate/use basic hand and power tools

Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate

Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours

Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs

Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.

Stand up to 8 hours

Lift up to 60 lbs

May be exposed to heat (99ºF, 37ºC) and cold (45ºF, 4ºC)

Exposure to wet and dusty environment

Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling

Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.)

Work around raw, live animal odors