Maintenance Technician III – Advanced Reliability

Perdue Farms

Georgetown (DE)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to advance the plant's reliability and safety. You will apply advanced technical expertise to diagnose, repair, and optimize complex machinery in a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, on-the-job learning, and continuous certification expansion to drive operational excellence daily. The position operates Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm with weekends as needed, and requires strong hydraulics, electrical,

Qualifications

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.