Maintenance Technician III - 3rd Shift, Industrial Machinery

Perdue Farms; Accomac (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to join a seasoned, safety‑driven team focused on keeping plant operations safe, reliable, and performing at peak levels. You will work hands-on to improve machinery performance and maintenance reliability while advancing through on‑the‑job learning, training, and certifications.

This role targets experienced technicians ready to contribute to operational excellence daily.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 - 8 Years experience in Industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on Mechanical and Electrical Equipment, and/or Equivalent Military Experience.
• 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

Mechanics

Electrical

Welding

Rigging

PLC

Continuous Learning

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to join a seasoned, safety‑driven team focused on keeping plant operations safe, reliable, and performing at peak levels. You will work hands-on to improve machinery performance and maintenance reliability while advancing through on‑the‑job learning, training, and certifications.

This role targets experienced technicians ready to contribute to operational excellence daily.