Maintenance Technician III – 2nd Shift PLC & Hydraulics

Perdue Farms; Beaver Dam (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to join a collaborative, safety‑driven team focused on keeping plant operations safe and reliable. You will improve machinery performance and maintenance reliability while expanding technical skills through on‑the‑job learning and certifications.

This role targets experienced technicians with a strong industrial maintenance foundation and a drive for operational excellence on a rotating 2-2-3 shift (6:00pm–6:00am).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 - 8 years experience in Industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on Mechanical and Electrical Equipment.
• Expert Proficiency in Hydraulics, Mechanics, Electrical, Welding and Rigging.
• Intermediate Proficiency with PLC.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain Perdue Farms QEW Certification.
• Must be able demonstrate/achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech III proficiency within 10 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly technically complex tasks, demonstrate a higher degree of independence, and may occasionally make decisions.
• Diagnose and repair complex machinery, conducts preventive maintenance, and ensures production efficiency.
• Provide Operators with support around machine overall equipment reliability. Collaborate well with production associates and other technicians to solve problems with reliability and urgency.
• May assist in troubleshooting equipment set up and production changeovers.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner. Recognizes and report unusual, inefficient, or dangerous mechanical and electrical situations.
• Understand and follow all safety standards and quality protocols to ensure production exceeds the standards.
• Learn and observe all safety precautions as required by Perdue.
• Utilize appropriate safety precautions, methods, and apparatus to minimize and withstand exposure to chemicals, dust, and mechanical and electrical hazards.
• Maintain work records and prepare clear and concise oral and written reports.
• Work all required work schedules.

Skills

Hydraulics

Electrical

Welding

Rigging

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Degree in Engineering/Industrial Maintenance

Tools

PLC

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to join a collaborative, safety‑driven team focused on keeping plant operations safe and reliable. You will improve machinery performance and maintenance reliability while expanding technical skills through on‑the‑job learning and certifications.

This role targets experienced technicians with a strong industrial maintenance foundation and a drive for operational excellence on a rotating 2-2-3 shift (6:00pm–6:00am).