Maintenance Technician II – Food Processing & Reliability

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Dillon (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II to keep our processing facility running at peak performance. You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and repair or install equipment to support continuous, safe production.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in nine or more trade areas such as hydraulics, welding, electrical, piping, refrigeration, and machining within a poultry-processing environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in maintenance or equivalent.
• Strong reading, communication, math, writing, and analytical skills.
• Must be proficient in at least nine (9) of the listed areas, including reading blueprints/schematics, welding, hydraulics, pumps, electrical wiring and motors, piping, millwright, refrigeration, sheet metal fabrication, pneumatics, carpentry, and other related shop tasks.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues and perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Repair or install equipment to ensure reliable, efficient production.
• Maintain safe working environment and respond to emergencies within 30 minutes.
• Keep work areas clean and organized and comply with safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Leadership.

Skills

Reading blueprints/schematics

Hydraulics

Pumps

Electrical wiring/motors

Pipe fitting/plumbing

Millwright

Refrigeration systems

Sheet metal fabrication

Carpentry

Cut and weld

Pneumatics

Knowledge of shop equipment

Certified Electrician

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent, or 2-year technical college

Job description

Perdue Farms Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II to keep our processing facility running at peak performance. You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and repair or install equipment to support continuous, safe production.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in nine or more trade areas such as hydraulics, welding, electrical, piping, refrigeration, and machining within a poultry-processing environment.