Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician | PLC & Electrical

Perdue Farms; Bridgewater (VA); On-site; USD 63,369 - 73,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Optional group life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Perdue Farms seeks a versatile Multi Craft Maintenance Technician to support safe, efficient plant operations. You will work across departments, applying problem-solving skills to real-time challenges while driving continuous improvement and technical excellence.

This role emphasizes hands-on maintenance across hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems, with opportunities to mentor peers and contribute to a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in industrial maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Expert proficiency in hydraulics, mechanics, electrical, PLC, welding and rigging; Perdue Farms QEW certification.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs extraordinarily complex technical tasks and decision-making.
• Must be able to demonstrate/achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech III expert proficiency within 10 months of hire.
• Must also demonstrate a strong knowledge around PLC troubleshooting and interaction with PLC Hardware.
• Trouble shoots, maintains, and repairs complex machinery. Troubleshooting and repairs on AC/DC/Servo Motor Control System and Instrumentation Control Systems.
• Collaborates well with production associates and other technicians to solve problems with reliability and urgency.
• Investigates and repairs electrical and mechanical systems/machinery. Problem solves and performs/ preventative maintenance. Maintains work records and prepare clear and concise oral and written reports.
• Conducts root cause analysis on system and equipment malfunctions and efficiencies. Recognizes and reports unusual, inefficient, or dangerous mechanical and electrical situations.
• Seeks ways to drive plant and maintenance cost efficiencies.
• Role models, mentors Maintenance Technicians. Provides "hands on" training and direction to lower-level mechanics and techs in properly servicing, repairing, and maintaining the equipment operated by the Company.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical & mechanical maintenance

Hydraulics

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance

QEW Certification

Job description

Perdue Farms seeks a versatile Multi Craft Maintenance Technician to support safe, efficient plant operations. You will work across departments, applying problem-solving skills to real-time challenges while driving continuous improvement and technical excellence.

This role emphasizes hands-on maintenance across hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems, with opportunities to mentor peers and contribute to a proactive safety culture.