Maintenance Technician Lead (3rd Shift)

Perdue Chicken; Dillon (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company with a rich history as a Maintenance Lead, where you will oversee a dedicated team of maintenance technicians. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of production equipment, diagnosing issues, and implementing preventative maintenance strategies. Your expertise will drive efficiency and safety on the plant floor, while your leadership will help cultivate a collaborative team environment. If you're passionate about innovation and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the food processing industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in maintaining manufacturing systems in an automated plant.
• Strong background in compressed air systems, boilers, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance technicians and oversee completion of work orders.
• Analyze problems and develop solutions to improve efficiencies.
• Ensure safety compliance and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical College Training

Tools

Hand Tools

Industrial Shop Equipment

PLC Troubleshooting

Job description

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of equipment, diagnosing, rebuilding, adjusting, performing preventative maintenance, and installing equipment within and around the facilities to keep the production operational and have zero loss of production chargeable to maintenance. They will be in charge of assigning tasks to and supervising the maintenance technicians, ensuring that jobs are completed in a timely and safe manner. This position is also responsible for carrying out work as assigned by the Maintenance Superintendent.

3rd shift - 10:00pm-6:30am

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of maintenance technicians, assigning tasks and overseeing the completion of Preventative Maintenance (PM) and work orders in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Make orderly plans for work within given time constraints to gain maximum utilization of people and equipment.
• Arrange/order materials before jobs start.
• Analyze reoccurring problems and develop solutions, for example: design changes in equipment and reallocation of tasks to improve efficiencies.
• Develop a team approach to jobs, being careful to assign jobs to associates that are capable of completing the task.
• Report progress as required. Keep the Maintenance Superintendent informed if any critical situations occur (example: catastrophic downtime).
• Ensure proper records and charts of equipment performance percentages are maintained on a timely basis.
• Assist other Lead Mechanics with difficulties.
• Generate work orders as necessary repairs are discovered.
• Report any personnel issues to the Maintenance Manager. Examples include but are not limited to:
• Transfer requests
• Leave of absences, sick days, tardiness, absenteeism, and resignations
• Alcohol or drug impairment on the job.
• Maintain and monitor safe work habits including lock out/tag out, hot work permit, and confined space entry.
• Coach associates on their responsibilities including:
• Proper starting time and quitting times
• Job performance (training, feedback, necessary checks of assigned work, etc.)
• Abiding by all rules and regulations
• Report any disciplinary problems to the Maintenance Manager. The Lead Maintenance Mechanic will NOT be responsible for administering disciplinary action.
• Adhere to all safety requirements including preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent and two years of Technical college or relevant training is strongly preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years experience maintaining manufacturing systems and equipment in an automated plant as well as training/experience with compressed air systems, boilers, pneumatics, and hydraulics, etc.
• Read/write English, math and analytical skills are required.
• Able to make correct calculations when completing mechanical, electrical, or electronic maintenance repairs.
• Must have all personal tools at all times and be able to use and operate hand tools and industrial shop equipment.
• Working knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot PLCs.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and a clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is active. On the plant floor, activities such as troubleshooting and redesign of existing systems are routine. May need to move equipment occasionally. Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures ranging from 28 – 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. Noise levels ranging from 85 - 88 db. Exposure to iodine at hand wash station. Light intensity above 50' candles. May be exposed to all chemicals used in a poultry, food processing facility. Ability to lift 80 lbs. Ability to move throughout the department. Must wear and use protective safety equipment required for the job as directed by the company.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.