Maintenance Tech II

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and food service customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals.

We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive.
That's Perdue.

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.

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

• Inspect and repair 34 setter incubators and 34 hatcher incubators, ensuring performance within OEM specifications.
• Monitor and record environmental conditions inside incubators and all chick‑holding areas, reacting promptly when parameters are outside specified ranges.
• Inspect and repair all facility HVAC equipment, ensuring optimum performance.
• Maintain precise air temperatures, pressures, and humidity levels necessary for incubation and hatching of broiler chicks, ensuring HVAC maintenance is critical.
• Inspect and repair a variety of chick processing equipment systems, including shell separators, tray washers, chick counters, conveyors, and sexing carousels.
• Ensure proper operation of these systems to keep downtime to a minimum.
• Maintain minimum stock levels of critical equipment parts to avoid operating interruptions.
• Order parts and equipment at competitive prices, ensuring adherence to maintenance budgets.
• Start processing equipment daily to ensure all systems are operating properly.
• Make parts and equipment purchasing decisions.
• Conduct independent troubleshooting and determine courses of action for equipment repair.
• Obtain management approval for all equipment modifications and/or replacements.

• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical processes.
• Plumbing and welding 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.

• Move in an upright position and work on wet, dry, and often slippery concrete floors for up to 4 hours in a single interval.
• Lift overhead and control 35 lbs to a height of approximately 84 inches.
• Exposure to temperatures from 65 °F to 101.25 °F with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• Extended exposure to temperatures from 99 °F to 101 °F with 82% humidity for periods up to 2 hours in a single interval.
• Exposure to noise ranges of 110 dB and light intensity range of