Multi-Craft Plant Maintenance Technician (PLC/Electrical)

Perdue Farms; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Multi Craft Maintenance Technician to keep our operation running at its best and to support safe, efficient plant operations. You will help prevent issues, solve real-time challenges, and promote a proactive maintenance culture across departments.

This role suits technicians who enjoy variety, take initiative, and drive continuous improvement through technical expertise and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in industrial maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Proficiency in hydraulics, mechanics, electrical, PLC, welding and rigging.
• Commitment to continuous learning and safety-driven maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Performs extraordinarily complex technical tasks and decision- making.
• Must demonstrate/achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech III expert proficiency within 10 months of hire.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge around PLC troubleshooting and interaction with PLC Hardware.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs complex machinery including AC/DC/Servo systems and instrumentation.
• Collaborates with production teams and other technicians to solve problems with reliability and urgency.
• Investigaes and repairs electrical and mechanical systems; performs preventative maintenance and keeps clear reports.
• Conducts root cause analysis on system malfunctions and efficiencies; reports safety concerns.
• Seeks ways to drive plant and maintenance cost efficiencies.
• Mentors maintenance staff and provides hands-on training to lower-level technicians.
• Follows safety precautions and uses protective equipment; adheres to company safety requirements.
• Works all required work schedules.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance

Tools

QEW Certification

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Multi Craft Maintenance Technician to keep our operation running at its best and to support safe, efficient plant operations. You will help prevent issues, solve real-time challenges, and promote a proactive maintenance culture across departments.

This role suits technicians who enjoy variety, take initiative, and drive continuous improvement through technical expertise and teamwork.