Maintenance Generalist

Cobb-Vantress•Siloam Springs, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists with installing, repairing, and servicing hatchery equipment. The Maintenance Generalist performs equipment service according to the preventive maintenance schedule, orders supplies and maintains inventory, keeps the work area safe and orderly, and coordinates major repairs with external vendors. The role also supports hatchery operations, including egg setting and calibration, cleaning, and equipment troubleshooting. The position is based at the Siloam Springs Hatchery in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and is designated as first shift. The work schedule may change based on production needs, and the employee may be on call as needed. The worksite is biosecure and requires showering and changing clothing and footwear before entering; appropriate clothing and footwear are provided. Jewelry is prohibited except medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Employees must agree to avoid avian species and sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The employee must follow safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and personal protective equipment requirements, and is expected to identify and mitigate safety risks. The role requires working on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Physical requirements include lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling 1,000–1,500 pounds on wheels. The employee regularly stands for most of the shift on concrete, walks, sits, handles tools or controls, reaches, balances, stoops, bends, and talks or hears. Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

Requirements

Demonstrated previous experience in a lead or supervisory role and/or at least 6 months of experience in a related field.
Agree to submit to a Security Threat Assessment.
Be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Lift or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull 1,000–1,500 pounds on wheels.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
For internal applicants, the posting specifies no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months, no more than 6 attendance points, and 6 months in the current area unless promoting.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Dispense formaldehyde.
Troubleshoot and diagnose Aaon/HVAC systems.
Check setter temperatures before eggs are set and assist with setting eggs.
Operate and understand VFD and ventilation systems.
Operate and program PLCs.
Ensure setter buggies are correctly placed, curtains are positioned properly, air lines are connected correctly, and all buggies are connected.
Perform and maintain the preventive maintenance program.
Operate and understand pneumatic systems.
Calibrate chemical-dispensing pumps; change single- and three-phase motors; and work with low-voltage and control wiring.
Be on call as needed; calibrate, change, and clean setters and hatchers; clean spray nozzles; assist with emptying the offal tank and pre-pull; maintain foot pans and hand sanitizer; and keep the work area clean and organized.
Install, repair, and service hatchery equipment.
Order supplies and maintain inventory.
Coordinate major repairs with external vendors.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.