**Description** **Hourly Maintenance Technician In a Poultry Processing Facility** **$21.47 HOURLY 1ST SHIFT - $22.97 HOURLY 2ND & 3RD** **Benefits:** Medical, Dental and vision insurance. 401k Paid holidays Advancement opportunity Paid vacations after 1 year of employment Maintenance Technician ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: + Construct, maintain and test mechanical equipment, machinery and components + Identify parts or machines needing new or replacement parts + Utilize shop mathematics to complete assignments + Interpret drawings of equipment in order to properly adjust, maintain or repair machinery + Respond to requests by production area when mechanical issues with equipment have been identified + Communicate with production management and personnel to diagnose problems and to determine potential mechanical problems + Perform preventive maintenance + Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, in regards to time as well as resources EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Technical school preferred. BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: + Minimum 1-2 years industrial maintenance experience + Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment + General mathematic ability required to perform job + Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings + Basic knowledge of standard and metric measures + Must be able to work assigned days/shifts (including some weekends) **EOE, including disability/vets**