Prestage

Overview

Prestage Farms is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks in a hatchery environment. The technician will troubleshoot and repair equipment to ensure maximum efficiency while supporting the company's policies and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and equipment such as incubators, conveyors, electrical components, compressors, HVAC systems, and pumps.
• Repair or replace control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, push buttons, contactors, motors, and motor starters.
• Perform work order repairs, inspections, adjustments, and operate/maintain the wastewater sprayfield.
• Set up and operate welders, drill press, grinder, hand tools, and other metal working equipment.
• Fabricate and modify new and existing equipment.
• Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental programs as well as animal welfare training.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with departmental heads and representatives of other divisions.

Requirements

• Must have a valid NC Driver’s License.
• Must be willing to respond to off hour shift emergencies and on a rotating weekend call list.
• At least 5 years’ experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, and electrical repair.
• HVAC experience is preferred.
• Post-secondary education and/or a technical trade certificate is an asset.
• Experience in computer repair/technology is an asset.
• Must regularly lift and/or move heavy objects.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevated levels as well as confined spaces.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• PTO
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401k
• Short Term Disability
• Savings Account Contributions