Industrial Maintenance Technician

Summary

The purpose of a Maintenance Mechanic is to repair, install, maintain and adjust all equipment in assigned areas in a safe and productive manner. Services and maintains electrical systems or equipment at a Poultry Processing Plant.

12 hour shifts with rotating days

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reads, interprets and understands manufacturer equipment manuals and electronic and electrical schematic diagrams. Performs preventive maintenance as assigned. Generates and submits paperwork relative to work performed, e.g., PM (preventative maintainc) sheets, work orders and work record logs. Responds to emergency breakdowns and outages during both on and off dutyhours to ensure operations continues on a 24 hour a day basis. Performs all equipment repairs and daily work within OSHA regulations, lockout-tagout and company safety book guidelines. Informs maintenance and production supervisors of potential problems. Must wear required personal protective equipment which could include self-containing breathing apparatus. As a senior and/or lead, provides leadership and work direction within the department to meet production requirements and exceed company goals.

Minimum Education

High School or equivalent.

Experience Requirements

4 plus years experience. Reading, writing, math and analytical skills required. Valid drivers license (Class C) required. Required skills may also include trouble shooting switches, 3 phase motor and service light fixtures and ballasts.

Experience Preferred

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Must be able to move throughout assigned areas of responsibility carrying required equipment and tools to perform trouble shooting procedures, repairs and preventative maintenance. Must be able to reach vertical heights up to 150' to perform repairs, preventative maintenance and monitor equipment both open and in confined spaces. Must be able to work outside in all seasonal weather, stand for 8 to 14 hours. Exposure to air born dust, chemicals, such as hexane, caustic sode, butanone, ethanol and aluminum chloride. 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 product 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 facility. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company. May need to climb ladders.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Warehouse

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work 12 hour shifts with rotating days?
• Are you available 6am-6pm OR 6pm-6am?

Experience:

• Industrial maintenance: 2 years (Required)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person