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Farmer Focus

Produces organic chicken with farmer-owned model

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHarrisonburg, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Proven industrial, manufacturing maintenance, or electrical experience is required.
  • Knowledge and understanding of good safety practices.
  • Strong mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting, and repair skills.
  • Proficiency in using common hand tools, power tools, precision instruments, and electrical and electronic testing devices.
  • Ability to perform maintenance tasks involving machinery, equipment, parts, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, cutting, sheet metal fabrication, and shop equipment.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Ability to organize tasks and, when needed, monitor or oversee the quality of work being performed.
  • Ability to work with or near animal blood.
  • Ability to work in all departments of the poultry processing environment, including cold, damp, wet, and changing conditions.
  • Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to respond to emergency call-ins within 30 minutes as required.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Must pass a drug, alcohol, and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of employment.
  • Must tolerate varying heat, wet, damp, and chill conditions in the plant; hearing and eye protective equipment are required in production areas, and additional personal protective equipment may be required based on task, location, and safety requirements.
  • May be required to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, lift, work near machinery, and work with or near animal blood.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment to support smooth business and production operations.
  • Repair, install, adjust, and maintain machinery and equipment throughout the processing plant.
  • Perform parts replacement, routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, and special projects as assigned.
  • Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
  • Examine parts for defects, including breakage, excessive wear, or other signs of malfunction.
  • Repair or replace broken, defective, or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment.
  • Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery.
  • Reassemble equipment following inspections, testing, maintenance, or repairs.
  • Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
  • Perform work in all departments of the processing plant environment, including areas with cold, damp, wet, or changing conditions.
  • Provide a means of notification and communication during non-working hours for emergency maintenance needs.
  • Respond to emergency call-ins within 30 minutes as required.
  • Keep the shop and surrounding areas clean by removing debris from work areas, work benches, and break rooms.
  • Support a safe work environment by identifying and eliminating unsafe acts or conditions.
  • Apply maintenance skills in cutting and welding, hydraulics, filter systems, pipe fitting and plumbing, shop equipment operation, sheet metal fabrication, pneumatics, electrical wiring, and motors.
  • Organize tasks to be performed and, when needed, monitor or oversee the quality of work being completed.
  • Perform other responsibilities as needed to support Farmer Focus business objectives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior maintenance experience in a food processing, poultry processing, manufacturing, or production environment.
  • Experience with preventative maintenance programs.
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical wiring, motors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and production equipment.
  • Experience supporting emergency maintenance needs in a fast-paced production environment.

About the Company

Farmer Focus

Produces organic chicken with farmer-owned model

Farmer Focus raises organic chicken by putting farmers at the center of the supply chain. Farmers own the chickens and manage their farms under organic standards, while Farmer Focus provides support, branding, and a shared supply chain. This farmer-owned model aligns incentives toward better animal welfare and environmental stewardship, unlike conventional poultry where the company controls operations. The goal is to expand access to organic chicken and improve farmer livelihoods and sustainability through a transparent, farmer-owned production.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$35.2M
Headquarters
Harrisonburg, VA
Founded
2014

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