Description Hatchery Maintenance Mechanic At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing within our facility. We have installed physical barriers throughout our facility such as plexi-glass or plastic barriers between team member work stations. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are provided and required over the mouth and nose at all times when inside the facility, and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed.Hatchery maintenance mechanics are responsible for keeping all hatchery equipment running and the preventative maintenance done on all equipment. Equipment list is as follows : Separator Tray W asher Macerator Vacuum system Hatchers Setters A/C units Heaters Chick counters Evaporative Coolers Intelliject machines Unstop Drains Replace light fixtures Recam setters Generators Chiller Replace wheels on farm racks and hatcher dollies Fix anything that needs repair Requirements: Must be dep endable. Must be able to bend, squat and lift approximately 50 lbs. The job requires some overhead lifting of about 2 0 lbs when working in setters. Must be ab le to work in temperature up to 100 degrees in setters; however, there are overhead fans in the set ters circulating the air . Must be able to climb a ladder at times carrying about 15 lbs (?) ( weight of a 1/15 HP m otor with blower wheel attached). Must have electrical knowledge and able to work wi th electricity such as wiring, motors, light fixtures, runn ing conduit, replacing motors and working around electronic control boards . M ust be able to climb sta irs onto the roof once every month to clean filters and wash out A/C units and make repairs as needed . Must be able to climb a ladder. EOE, including disability/vets.
