Primary Purpose

The Cage Repair Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining Live Haul chicken cages and supporting routine maintenance within the Live Holding Shed. This role ensures safe, efficient operations and helps maintain equipment reliability for nightly production.

Schedule

3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Monday–Friday
Occasional Saturday work as scheduled

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Cage Repairs — Inspect, repair, and rebuild Live Haul cages using welding tools, hand tools, and basic fabrication techniques.
General Maintenance Support — Assist with additional tasks in the Live Holding Shed as needed, including unplanned or emergency repairs.
Safety & Compliance — Follow all PPE requirements, maintain a safe work area, and report unsafe acts or conditions immediately.
Work Quality — Complete repairs to a high standard to support equipment longevity, animal welfare, and operational flow.
Equipment Operation — Safely operate forklifts and other equipment used for cage movement and staging.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
2–5 years of related work experience in maintenance, repair, or industrial operations
Basic welding knowledge (MIG preferred)
Valid forklift license or ability to obtain one
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, outdoor/warehouse environment with exposure to weather, noise, and live poultry

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Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.

Mountaire Overview

Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Total Compensation

Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!

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