Cobb - Maintenance Generalist MG05

Cobb•Blairsville, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the hatchery building, ventilation equipment, incubators, hatchers, generator, air compressor, tray washer, box washer, and ADF equipment. Other duties may be assigned. The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.). Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Requirements

Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 months.
If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months.
Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.
Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
One year maintenance experience or equivalent educational experience.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly lift pumps and motors weighing up from 5 – 500 pounds.
Will be required to use pallet jack to unload pallets weighing up to approximately 1800 pounds.
Must be able to bend and squat and climb two stories of stairs to reach to roof.
Must be able to work at heights of up to 22 feet.
Must have good communication skills to accurately communicate with supervisors and vendors.
Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety policies.
Team member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures.
These include, but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment.
Team member is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.
Will be required to obtain scissor lift and electrical certification.

Responsibilities

Preventative maintenance and calibration program for 26 incubators and 28 hatchers and preventative maintenance for approximately 25 HVAC units, 2 Reznor heaters, 3 Evap coolers, chick counter, conveyors, tray washer and box washer (40%).
Change pumps and single/three phase motors.
Changes PLC and VFD’s on equipment, such as tray washer, counter, ventilation controls and electronic circuit boards (15%)
Preventative maintenance on incubators, hatcher carts/dollies, wheels, bearings, air cylinders and turning cords (20%).
Repair broken, damaged or faulty plugs, receptacles, conduit and leaking water or air lines and troubleshoots all hatchery equipment (15%).
On-call duties, as needed.
Respirator certification is required and maintained by testing on an annual basis.
Calculate chemical pump and proportioner, empty offal tank, checks generator battery and fluid levels weekly, monitors test and hour levels, assist with inventory and ordering, driving company vehicle to pick up parts or supplies (10%).