Maintenance Tech III: Industrial Machinery & Reliability

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Bridgewater (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability protection

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Foods seeks a Maintenance Mechanic III to ensure reliable, high‑performance operations by maintaining and optimizing production equipment. You will diagnose complex issues, perform advanced repairs, and lead preventive maintenance efforts to keep machinery running smoothly and minimize downtime.

This role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, equipment reliability, and safe, efficient operations with overtime potential and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in maintenance mechanics or similar
• Strong reading, communication, math, writing and analytical skills
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, conveyors, and industrial machinery
• Proficiency in at least six areas from the listed skills (blueprints, welding, hydraulics, pumps, electrical, filters, pipe, shop equipment, millwright, sheet metal, refrigeration, pneumatics, carpentry, certified electrician)

Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex issues and perform advanced repairs
• Lead preventive maintenance to minimize downtime
• Support production continuity and improve equipment performance
• Ensure safe, efficient operations and adherence to standards

Skills

Hydraulics

Pumps

Electrical wiring

Reading blueprints

Cut and weld

Pneumatics

Millwright

Refrigeration

Carpentry

Certified electrician

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent/technical college

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Perdue Foods seeks a Maintenance Mechanic III to ensure reliable, high‑performance operations by maintaining and optimizing production equipment. You will diagnose complex issues, perform advanced repairs, and lead preventive maintenance efforts to keep machinery running smoothly and minimize downtime.

This role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, equipment reliability, and safe, efficient operations with overtime potential and a competitive benefits package.