Maintenance Mechanic A- 3rd shift

Perdue Farms; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Sioux Center, IA facility. The role involves performing adjustments, calibrations, and repairs to maintain production equipment and ensure safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate has 0-3 years of maintenance experience, a vocational/technical background, and basic reading, writing, and math skills. High school diploma or equivalent preferred; strong teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Vocational/technical school or equivalent training in maintenance.
• 0-3 years of experience.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular adjustments, calibrations and repairs per production needs.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and requests following safety requirements.
• Read and interpret equipment blueprints, schematics, and manuals for troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret equipment blueprints, schematics, and operators’ manuals for troubleshooting purposes.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math

Education

Vocational/technical training

High School diploma

Job description

Perdue’s Emerging Brands & Specialty Meats division leverages our core strengths in poultry while specializing in premium pork, beef, lamb, and pet nutrition segments while emphasizing health, sustainability, and convenience. Perdue's Emerging Brands & Specialty Meats is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Schedule

M-F, 3rd shift 10pm-8am

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform regular adjustments, calibrations and repairs from departmental demands both during production and non-production hours.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and needs in a timely manner within OSHA lockout/tagout and Perdue safety requirements.
• Hold operational knowledge of assigned plant area as well as position class knowledge.
• Be the subject matter expert on assigned equipment.
• Respond to processing manager’s needs and requests on an as needed basis or through work assignments as assigned by the Plant Manager.
• Read and interpret equipment blueprints, schematic, and operators’ manuals for troubleshooting purposes.
• Communicate with the planning department for all recommended repairs, and or parts that would need to be ordered.

Minimum Education And Experience

• Vocational/technical school or equivalent training for 3-4 years in four areas on the maintenance classification requirements.
• 0 - 3 Years experience.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

Preferred Education And Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3 - 4 years of prior related experience.

Physical Requirements And Environmental Factors

• Exposure to plant seasonal weather and temperatures.
• Noise exposure to 85 db. or more.
• Exposure to chlorinated water of 20 ppm.
• Ability to move throughout the plant on a regular basis.
• Ability to bend, stoop and lift objects as needed.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment.

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