Maintenance Specialist

24 hours ago

Willmar, Minnesota, United States Headstart Hatching Full time
Job Description

Headstart Hatching is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of all hatchery equipment and facilities.

Maintenance is responsible for ensuring the optimal performance of incubation and hatching equipment, as well as hatch pull and servicing equipment. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of hatchery processes, with emphasis on factors affecting hatchability, poult quality, and poult cost.

Maintenance uses critical thinking for identifying and solving mechanical problems negatively affecting hatchery processes. Maintenance finds alternative mechanical solutions, through proactive and creative approaches, with the ability to direct and instruct other workers in basic repair work and maintenance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs on hatchery equipment, including incubators, hatchers, ventilation systems, automation equipment, and water supply systems.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and ensure efficient hatchery operations.
  • Responsible for all routine maintenance of the Hatchery, including controlling systems and/or robotic equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and implement corrective actions promptly.
  • Monitor and maintain environmental controls to provide optimal temperature, humidity, and ventilation for maximal hatchability and poult quality.
  • Prepare incubators/hatchers for setting/transferring new eggs.
  • Set eggs in the incubators and make sure adequate profiles are in place.
  • Maintain inventory of spare parts and equipment, ensuring adequate supplies are available for maintenance and repairs.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for maintenance personnel and other hatchery employees.
  • Collaborate with hatchery management and other team members to optimize hatchery performance and productivity.
  • Document maintenance activities, equipment performance, and repairs for record-keeping and analysis purposes.
  • Conducts routine on-site safety checks and maintains work areas, equipment, and surrounding grounds to prevent the existence of unsafe conditions.
  • Follow all company regulations pertaining to bio security, animal welfare, and safety.
  • Participate in training programs to enhance technical skills and stay updated on industry best practices.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair field.
  • Technical Certifications (Boiler license, advance in vocational training in mechanical field) required.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
  • Valid Driver's License.

Work Schedule:

  • Core business hours: 48-hour work weeks, 6AM-6PM.
  • Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

About Headstart Hatching:

Headstart Hatching is the first turkey hatchery in the world to hatch commercial poults with immediate access to feed and water from the moment the hatchling leaves the egg and throughout their stay from hatch to the farm. This industry-changing technology will eventually be shared with the world, but first, we are going to put it to good use for our region's benefit. Located in Willmar, MN, we are part of a family of companies that have made this place our home for over 75 years, and Headstart Hatching is the next company we have committed to build here.

Benefits at Headstart Hatching:

We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a Health Savings Account with company match, 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation, PTO accrual, two personal days per year, holiday pay, company-paid short- and long-term disability, and company-paid life insurance.

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