Maintenance Technician (Multi-craft) - Night shift

Prestage Farms; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Wellness Resources

Job summary

A leading turkey processing company in Camden, South Carolina, is looking for a Maintenance Technician (multi-craft) to support electrical and mechanical equipment needs. The role involves troubleshooting failures, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have at least two years of experience and a GED. A comprehensive benefits package including health care, retirement plan, and paid time off is offered. This position requires flexibility with night shifts and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance technician work experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of facility equipment and processes.
• Understanding of VFD’s, AC/DC circuits, and motors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment mechanical and electrical failures.
• Perform preventative maintenance during downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical & minor electrical systems

Electrical code and regulations

Detail-oriented

Problem-solver

Good communication skills

Education

GED (Minimum)

Associates degree in Mechanical/Electrical (preferred)

Job description

General:

Maintenance Technician (multi-craft) supports the electrical/mechanical equipment needs of a state‑of‑the‑art turkey processing plant. The role willingly seeks knowledge and responsibilities of multi‑craft in electrical/ mechanical fields. The position reports to the maintenance supervisor with primary work schedule of M- Fri night shift (10pm - 6:30am), with flexibility to work early/late shift, overtime, and weekends, as needed.

Specific Duties / Responsibilities:

• Routinely apply working knowledge of facility equipment and processes to monitor and troubleshoot equipment mechanical and minor electrical‑related failures to minimize downtime and improve yield
• Employ mechanical & electrical preventative maintenance (PM) during down days and overnight
• Proactively use knowledge of VFD’s, AC/DC circuits, motors, pumps, rotating equipment, electrical, piping, etc. to address operating problems.
• Partner with operations in set up / teardown and operation of equipment prior to shift start and after shift end.
• Work with sanitation during overnight equipment operation for cleaning & sanitizing.
• Ensure compliance with state / federal regulations & code; promote a safe work environment for self and others.
• Assist co‑workers with repairs and willingly share knowledge with others
• Work with minimal supervision; investigate and bring improvement suggestions forward
• Other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

Education:

GED (Min.); Associates degree (preferred / not required) Mechanical & Electrical coursework / certificate (preferred)

Experience:

Min. of 2 years of maintenance technician work experience in related field

Skills/Abilities/Attributes:

• Working knowledge of mechanical & minor electrical systems
• Solid understanding of electrical code and regulations (preferred/ not required)
• Detail‑oriented; able to work in fast‑paced environment w/ minimal supervision
• Self‑directed, team player w/ good initiative, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Problem‑solver; fast technical learner;

Physical Requirements:

• Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, stoop up to 10 hrs./shift
• Able to work from 6+ feet of height
• Work safely in hot, cold, wet environment e.g. 35-40 / 100 degrees
• Exposure to low & high voltage equipment & conveying systems

Benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Wellness Resources