Hatchery Maintenance Technician
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Location: Independence
Description
Hatchery Maintenance Technician
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
Purpose and Scope/General Summary: The Hatchery Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing and performing maintenance PM’s and repairs for incubation, vaccination, process, and HVAC systems as well as all automated process control systems at the Hatchery.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor, maintain, PM’s and repair all automated and electrical controls throughout the shift for proper operation and makes necessary adjustments and repairs to maximize the efficiency of the equipment at the Hatchery.
- Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses with leadership to diagnose and repair malfunctioning equipment.
- Monitor all operating equipment during processing.
- 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 PM, maintenance, and repair to HVAC units.
- Performs routine 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.
What You’ll Need:
- Understand safety and quality standards.
- LOTO trained.
- Electrical skills required (24-volt, 110-volt, 240-volt, and 480-volt) be able to trace circuitry and read electrical schematics
- Experience with motor controls and VFD’s required.
- HVAC skills necessary
- PLC troubleshooting and repair skill preferred
- Knowledge of pneumatic air systems necessary
- Experience in robotics, plumbing and welding stainless steel a plus.
- Considerable ability to analyse, evaluate and resolve complicated maintenance problems.
- Considerable ability to operate power tools and machinery.
- Ability to work at elevated heights.
- Good communication skills
- Have the ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
- 3-5 years previous industrial equipment maintenance experience
- Must be able to work in a dusty atmosphere along with temperature extremes and exposure to chemicals.
- Will provide specialized training where needed.
- Ability to support and provide coverage on other shift(s) if needed.
Why Work for Pilgrim’s?
- Schedule: Monday – Friday with some Weekends. Shift starts: 10 pm – 6:30 am
- Benefits
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Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; - Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Base hourly salary rate of $28.02 -$37.73/hour, based on education and experience, Shift Differential if applicable:
Afternoon or Weekend Shift $1.00/hour, Night Shift $1.50/hour - Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
- Better Futures
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares,…
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