Maintenance Technician I (1st Shift)

Perdue Chicken; Virginia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Level I Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to support plant operations by improving machinery reliability while gaining hands-on experience and additional certifications. You'll work closely with a diverse team, tackling mechanical and electrical challenges, and ensuring safety standards are met. If you're eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company committed to innovation and excellence in premium proteins.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in industrial maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Beginner proficiency in hydraulics, mechanics, electrical systems, welding, and rigging.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining equipment and performing routine inspections.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and maintain work records.
• Collaborate with production associates to solve reliability issues.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanics

Electrical

Welding

Rigging

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

Join our team as a Level I Maintenance Technician. You will collaborate with a dedicated and diverse team to support safe and smooth plant operations by continuously improving our machinery and maintenance reliability. You will also have an opportunity to grow in your role and learn on the job while you receive additional maintenance certifications and training. Associates in the Maintenance Tech I classification receive on-the-job training and experience in industrial maintenance.

Schedule: (6am-6pm, Thursday-Saturday, every other Wednesday)

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Must be able to demonstrate/achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech I proficiency within 10 months of hire.
• Assists with maintaining equipment, troubleshooting issues, and performing routine inspections.
• Performs basic troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• May assist in managing the machines’ performance by doing equipment set up and production changeovers
• Responds to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner. Maintains work records and prepare clear and concise oral and written reports.
• Understands and follows all safety standards and quality protocols to ensure production exceeds the standards.
• Collaborates well with production associates to solve problems with reliability and urgency
• Recognizes and report unusual, inefficient, or dangerous mechanical and electrical situations
• Utilize appropriate safety precautions, methods, and apparatus to minimize and withstand exposure to chemicals, dust, and mechanical and electrical hazards. Learns and observe all safety precautions as required by Perdue
• Works all required work schedules. Day travel to nearby locations sometimes required.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED and Equivalent Experience.

Experience Requirements

• 0-3 Years experience in Industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on Mechanical and Electrical Equipment, and/or Equivalent Military Experience.

• Beginner proficiency in Hydraulics, Mechanics, Electrical, Welding and Rigging.

• Commitment to Continuous Learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise.

• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Position is active. On the plant floor activities such as troubleshooting and re-design of existing systems are routine.

• May need to move equipment occasionally.

• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

• Position requires an associate to have the ability to move throughout the complex and all facilities. .

• When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db. May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

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