Pay: Starting at $20.00 (flexible based on experience)
Shift Availability: 2nd shift
Schedule: Employees should expect to work 6–7 days per week initially until staffing levels allow for rotating days off.
Summary
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment and systems within a poultry processing plant. This role supports reliable operation of machinery across departments including sizing (cut-up), battering, frying, freezing, packaging, and shipping.
The Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and works collaboratively with production and maintenance teams to maintain safe and efficient operations.
Essential Duties
Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and refrigeration/freezer systems
Maintain and repair equipment used in sizing, battering, frying, freezing, packaging, and shipping operations
Respond to equipment issues during production to minimize downtime
Assist with preventive maintenance programs and scheduled inspections
Use basic diagnostic tools to identify equipment problems
Support maintenance of refrigeration/freezer systems (spiral or blast freezers)
Assist with maintenance of packaging equipment including bagging, sealing, labeling, and conveying systems
Work closely with senior technicians and supervisors to resolve equipment issues
Follow safety procedures including LOTO, GMPs, and HACCP standards
Complete maintenance documentation, work orders, and repair records
Support equipment installations and repair projects as needed
Communicate equipment concerns and parts needs to maintenance leadership
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years maintenance experience in manufacturing or food processing (poultry preferred)
Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
Experience working with conveyors, processing equipment, or packaging systems preferred
Basic PLC exposure preferred but not required
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
Requirements
High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred
Ability to read manuals, basic schematics, and work orders
Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, and hot poultry processing environments
Ability to stand for extended periods, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs
Understanding of safety and food safety standards (LOTO, GMPs, HACCP)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Experience:
- Maintenance: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
