2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

With roots in northeast Indiana, we are a family-owned company that has been raising and processing organic and all-natural chicken with the help of local farm families for over 30 years. We are vertically integrated and oversee every process within the company, from our chicks hatching at our family-owned hatchery, being placed within our community of more than 180 farm families, to owning two feed mills that process our corn and soybean meal mixture. We do our best to source our feed ingredients from local farmers to minimize our carbon footprint. We strive to be a company of dedicated, faithful people who ethically produce naturally grown poultry for consumers who appreciate and enjoy wholesome, great-tasting food.


JOB SUMMARY: Are you a mechanically inclined individual who enjoys working on machinery? Our Maintenance department needs your skills and trades. Our department has full-time and part-time positions available. Our maintenance technicians are responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenancebasic knowledge of all maintenance functions including welding, general plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical. Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance. All candidates are required to complete a maintenance test. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and detect problems.Inspect or test damaged machine parts, mark defective areas, or advise supervisors of repair needs.Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.Dismantle machines and remove parts for repairRecord production, repair, and machine maintenance information.Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies to maintain and replenish stock.Collect and discard worn machine parts and refuse to maintain machinery and work areas.Know and follow Miller Poultry Lock Out/Tag Out proceduresKnow all plant rules and GMPsKnowledge of safety rulesKnowledge of first aid programMust know and pass all tests for Confined Space Entry, Hot Work Permit program, pallet jack, forklift, scissor lift, and LOTOMust know animal welfare rulesAble to perform NELS checks 100% of our operations are located in the surrounding communities of northeast Indiana and southern Michigan. At Miller Poultry, our employees enjoy the following: Competitive pay Full-time schedule Great health, vision, and dental insurance Employee store with a discount on Miller Poultry products State-of-the-art facilities and the latest technology We are your employer if you are ambitious and take pride in your work. As we continue to grow, opportunities for advancement are endless!

Compensation details: 25-35 Hourly Wage

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