Maintenance Tech Lead — Drive Reliability & Team Growth

Perdue Farms; Forsyth (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician Lead to oversee a team of technicians and drive equipment reliability across the plant. You will provide hands-on maintenance support while coaching and mentoring staff to deliver maintenance work safely and on schedule.

You will champion continuous improvement, enforce Perdue safety practices, and communicate clearly with supervisors and operators to optimize performance and minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment, or equivalent military experience.
• Expert proficiency in hydraulics, mechanics, electrical, welding and rigging.
• Intermediate proficiency with PLC.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improving expertise.
• Effective communication in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly technically complex tasks and decisions while overseeing a team of Maintenance Technicians.
• Demonstrate and achieve Maintenance Tech III proficiency within 10 months of hire.
• Lead team to deliver all planned work; coach, mentor, and onboard new hires; support Perdue values and leadership behaviors.
• Provide real-time direction to associates in accordance with company policies.
• Plan and allocate real-time resources to staff and accomplish work.
• Plan, evaluate, and improve efficiency of business processes to enhance speed and quality.
• Establish and maintain controls and feedback systems to monitor department operation.
• Learn and observe all safety precautions as required by Perdue.
• Maintain records and prepare clear oral and written reports.
• Work required schedules; day travel to nearby locations may be needed.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanics

Electrical

Welding

Rigging

PLC

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician Lead to oversee a team of technicians and drive equipment reliability across the plant. You will provide hands-on maintenance support while coaching and mentoring staff to deliver maintenance work safely and on schedule.

You will champion continuous improvement, enforce Perdue safety practices, and communicate clearly with supervisors and operators to optimize performance and minimize downtime.