Advanced Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift

Perdue Farms; Accomac (VA); On-site; USD 100,862,000 - 119,377,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to join a collaborative team focused on safe, reliable plant operations and peak performance. You will apply advanced maintenance expertise to improve machinery reliability and drive operational excellence, with on‑the‑job learning and certifications.

3rd shift, Mon-Fri 10:00pm-6:00am; overtime may be available. The role offers competitive wages ($35.20‑$41.80/hour) plus a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5-8 Years experience in Industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on Mechanical and Electrical Equipment, and/or Equivalent Military Experience.
• Expert Proficiency in Hydraulics, Mechanics, Electrical, Welding and Rigging.
• Intermediate Proficiency with PLC.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain Perdue Farms QEW Certification.
• Must be able demonstrate/achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech III proficiency within 10 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair complex machinery and conduct preventive maintenance.
• Improve machinery performance and reliability.
• Provide Operators with support around machine reliability.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment setup and production changeovers.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly and report issues.
• Follow safety standards and quality protocols.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanics

Electrical

Welding

Rigging

PLC

Education

2-year Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to join a collaborative team focused on safe, reliable plant operations and peak performance. You will apply advanced maintenance expertise to improve machinery reliability and drive operational excellence, with on‑the‑job learning and certifications.

3rd shift, Mon-Fri 10:00pm-6:00am; overtime may be available. The role offers competitive wages ($35.20‑$41.80/hour) plus a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth