Maintenance Technician III - Night Shift (Industrial)

Perdue Farms; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic III to ensure reliable, high‑performance operations by maintaining and optimizing production equipment. You will diagnose complex issues, perform advanced repairs, and lead preventive maintenance to minimize downtime. This role focuses on reliability, safety, and efficient operations.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM. You must provide personal hand tools and respond to emergencies within 30 minutes.

Qualifications

• Strong reading, communication, math, writing, and analytical skills.
• Must possess knowledge of hydraulic systems, conveyor systems and industrial machinery.
• Proficient in at least six listed areas: blueprints, welding, hydraulics, pumps, electrical wiring, filters, pipe fitting, shop equipment, millwright, sheet metal, refrigeration, pneumatics, carpentry, certified electrician.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize equipment that drives production.
• Diagnose complex issues, perform advanced repairs, lead preventive maintenance.
• Support production continuity and improve overall equipment performance.

Skills

Reading Blueprints/Schematics

Hydraulics

Pumps

Electrical wiring

Refrigeration systems

Pneumatics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years of technical college

Job description

Perdue Farms is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic III to ensure reliable, high‑performance operations by maintaining and optimizing production equipment. You will diagnose complex issues, perform advanced repairs, and lead preventive maintenance to minimize downtime. This role focuses on reliability, safety, and efficient operations.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM. You must provide personal hand tools and respond to emergencies within 30 minutes.