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Aviagen • Watertown, NY

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About The Position

Aviagen is a leading poultry breeding company with opportunities all across globe. We are currently looking for individuals for Hatch Crew position. This position will be responsible to transfer the eggs from the setter to the hatcher and will take care of cleaning and sanitizing machines, floors, walls and ceilings. Job Description: Perform basic mechanical repairs at our buildings including plumbing, lighting, heating, air conditioning, etc. Check, install, and repair equipment, which includes, chain feed systems, line auger feed systems, Rotem controllers, watering systems, ventilation systems, generators, wells and septic systems. Other duties include: repairing wooden structures, working with chicken wire, replacing electrical and plumbing fixtures, cutting Plexiglas to fit aluminum frames, routine maintenance on buildings, greasing equipment, checking to ensure equipment is operating properly and repairing if needed, working with PVC waterline and fittings, installing cat6 wiring and

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, flooring, masonry, electrical, welding, roofing, machinery, mechanics, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).
• Must be able to use basic hand tools.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow task specific instructions, such as Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
• Must have own tools including a basic socket set, wrenches, skill saw, grinder, drill, sawzall, volt meter, level, and tape measure.
• Must be a team player with strong verbal skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic mechanical repairs at our buildings including plumbing, lighting, heating, air conditioning, etc.
• Check, install, and repair equipment, which includes, chain feed systems, line auger feed systems, Rotem controllers, watering systems, ventilation systems, generators, wells and septic systems.
• Repairing wooden structures
• Working with chicken wire
• Replacing electrical and plumbing fixtures
• Cutting Plexiglas to fit aluminum frames
• Routine maintenance on buildings
• Greasing equipment
• Checking to ensure equipment is operating properly and repairing if needed
• Working with PVC waterline and fittings
• Installing cat6 wiring

Benefits

• Aviagen provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees.
• Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents.
• Additionally, you will be eligible for company observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed