Industrial Maintenance Technician II – Hands-On Pro

Perdue Farms; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to install, troubleshoot, repair, modify, and rebuild production machinery and automated systems to keep operations running at peak performance.

You will perform preventive maintenance, support continuous improvement, and assist in setup and changeovers with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years experience in Industrial Maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on Mechanical and Electrical Equipment, and/or equivalent military experience.
• Intermediate Proficiency in Hydraulics, Mechanics, Electrical, Welding and Rigging.
• Must be able to demonstrate/achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech II proficiency within 10 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broader range of duties, more technically complex tasks, expected to set an example of professional efficiency, demonstrates a higher degree of independence, and may occasionally provide technical direction to less experienced maintenance staff.
• Provide equipment maintenance, interventions, and repairs, and conducts preventive machinery maintenance.
• Perform intermediate level troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Provide Operators with support around machine overall equipment reliability.
• May assist in troubleshooting equipment set up and production changeovers.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner. Recognize and report unusual, inefficient, or dangerous mechanical and electrical situations.
• Maintain work records and prepare clear and concise oral and written reports.
• Understand and follow all safety standards and quality protocols to ensure production exceeds the standards.
• Utilize appropriate safety precautions, methods, and apparatus to minimize and withstand exposure to chemicals, dust, and mechanical and electrical hazards.
• Learn and observe all safety precautions as required.
• Work all required work schedules. Day travel to nearby locations is sometimes required.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Rigging

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-yr Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to install, troubleshoot, repair, modify, and rebuild production machinery and automated systems to keep operations running at peak performance.

You will perform preventive maintenance, support continuous improvement, and assist in setup and changeovers with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.