Maintenance Technician I — Hands-On Training & Growth

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Forsyth (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to support machinery performance and maintenance reliability. You will gain hands-on training, earn certifications, and grow technical skills in a dynamic plant environment.

The role focuses on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with production teams to ensure safe, efficient operations. Day-to-day responsibilities include setup, changeovers, and documenting work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and equivalent experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and perform routine inspections.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Assist with machine setup and production changeovers.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly and document reports.
• Follow safety standards and quality protocols to exceed production standards.
• Collaborate with production teams to improve reliability.
• Attend to safety and hazardous environments as required.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Safety adherence

Education

High School Diploma

2-year Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to support machinery performance and maintenance reliability. You will gain hands-on training, earn certifications, and grow technical skills in a dynamic plant environment.

The role focuses on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with production teams to ensure safe, efficient operations. Day-to-day responsibilities include setup, changeovers, and documenting work.