Multi Craft Maintenance Technician - 1st… at Perdue Farms · Location…

Summary

Be the go-to expert who keeps our operation running at its best. As a Multi Craft Maintenance Technician, you will be a versatile, hands-on asset to the operations team, working across departments to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. You will help prevent issues before they arise, apply strong problem-solving skills to real time challenges, and promote a proactive, safety focused maintenance culture. This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety, take initiative, and make a meaningful impact through continuous improvement and technical expertise.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00am-6:00pm

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs extraordinarily complex technical tasks and decision-making.

• Must be able to demonstrate/achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech III expert proficiency within 10 months of hire.

• Must also demonstrate a strong knowledge around PLC troubleshooting and interaction with PLC Hardware.

• Trouble shoots, maintains, and repairs complex machinery. Troubleshooting and repairs on AC/DC/Servo Motor Control System and Instrumentation Control Systems.

• Collaborates well with production associates and other technicians to solve problems with reliability and urgency.

• Investigates and repairs electrical and mechanical systems/machinery. Problem solves and performs/ preventative maintenance. Maintains work records and prepare clear and concise oral and written reports.

• Conducts root cause analysis on system and equipment malfunctions and efficiencies. Recognizes and reports unusual, inefficient, or dangerous mechanical and electrical situations.

• Seeks ways to drive plant and maintenance cost efficiencies.

• Role models, mentors Maintenance Technicians. Provides "hands on" training and direction to lower-level mechanics and techs in properly servicing, repairing, and maintaining the equipment operated by the Company.

• Utilizes appropriate safety precautions, methods, and apparatus to minimize and withstand exposure to chemicals, dust, and mechanical and electrical hazards. Learns and observes all safety precautions as required by Perdue.

• Works all required work schedules.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED and Equivalent Experience.

• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.

• 8+ Years experience in Industrial maintenance, troubleshooting, problem-solving and repairs on Mechanical and Electrical Equipment, and/or Equivalent Military Experience.

• Expert Proficiency in Hydraulics, Mechanics, Electrical, PLC, Welding and Rigging Maintain Perdue Farms QEW Certification.

• Commitment to Continuous Learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2-year Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, reaching overhead and/or at shoulder level, lifting (50 lbs.) and/or repetitive tasks throughout the day.

• Position requires occasional moving to other offices or buildings.

• Day travel to nearby locations is sometimes required.

• May need to access files, supplies, and equipment.

When in a plant environment:

• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.

• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.

• May handle products from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.

• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing plant.

• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.