Maintenance Electrician — 1st Shift, Poultry Plant

Perdue Farms; Butler (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms in Butler, Georgia, is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for Pasturebird on 1st shift to keep our production lines powered safely and efficiently. You will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems, supporting daily operations and continuous improvement in a fast-paced poultry facility.

You will lead 2–3 helpers, work with PLCs, motors, sensors, and power distribution, and collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of experience in maintenance electrical work.
• Ability to read, write, math, and analytical skills.
• Troubleshoot switches, 3-phase motors, and service light fixtures and ballasts.
• Work with process sensors and switches, both digital and analog.
• Maintain and support 3-phase motor circuits, controllers, and control centers.
• Work with power distribution systems and switchgear.
• Preferred: photovoltaics experience.
• Preferred: three-phase motors experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in poultry barns, including lighting, ventilation fans, heaters, and generators.
• Work with automated feeding and watering controls, PLC components, and control relays.
• Maintain backup power systems.
• Lead and train 2–3 helpers to complete remedial tasks.
• Safely perform electrical work in dusty, humid, outdoor environments.
• Ensure reliability of electrical systems to prevent power failures.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

3-phase motors

Process sensors

Power distribution

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC components

Control relays

3-phase motor circuits

Job description

Perdue Farms in Butler, Georgia, is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for Pasturebird on 1st shift to keep our production lines powered safely and efficiently. You will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems, supporting daily operations and continuous improvement in a fast-paced poultry facility.

You will lead 2–3 helpers, work with PLCs, motors, sensors, and power distribution, and collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to minimize downtime.