Hatchery Maintenance Mechanic B

Date: Mar 18, 2025

Location:

Dillon, SC, US, 29536

Req ID: 75877

Job Function: Live Production

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

The purpose of the Hatchery Maintenance Mechanic is to maintain and repair the hatchery’s varied equipment and facility systems, ensuring safe and efficient incubation and processing.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Inspects and repairs 34 setter incubators and 34 hatcher incubators, ensuring performance within OEM specifications.
Monitors and records environmental conditions inside incubators, as well as all chick-holding areas, and reacts promptly when parameters are outside specified ranges.
Inspects and repairs all facility HVAC equipment ensuring optimum performance.
Precise air temperatures, pressures, and humidity levels are necessary to the incubation and hatching of broiler chicks, thus effective HVAC maintenance is absolutely critical.
Inspects and repairs a variety of chick processing equipment systems, which includes, but is not limited to shell separators, tray washers, chick counters and conveyors, and sexing carousels.
Ensures the proper operation of these systems to keep downtime to a minimum.
Maintains minimum stock levels of critical equipment parts ensuring operating interruptions are kept to a minimum.
Orders parts and equipment at competitive prices, ensuring maintenance budgets are adhered to.
Should be proficient in at least nine (9) of the following areas:

- Reading blueprints/schematics

- Cutting/Welding

- Hydraulics

- Pumps

- Electrical wiring and motors

- Filter systems

- Pipe fitting/plumbing

- Operation of shop equipment

- Millwright

- Sheet metal fabrication

- Refrigeration systems

- Pneumatics

- Carpentry
- Certified Electrician

Minimum Education

High School or equivalent. 2 or 4 year technical degree is preferred.

Experience Requirements

2 - 4 years experience.

Experience Preferred

Licensing in Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, and/or Welding is perferred, but not required. Must have a strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical processes. Plumbing and welding experience are also desirable.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is active. On the plant floor activities such as troubleshooting and re-design of existing systems are routine.
May need to move equipment occasionally.
May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
Position requires an associate to have the ability to move throughout the complex and all facilities.
When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.
Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status