MultiCraft Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Perdue Farms; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Multi Craft Maintenance Technician to support safe, efficient and reliable plant operations in our Sioux City facility. You will work across departments to prevent issues, apply strong problem-solving skills to real-time challenges, and promote a proactive maintenance culture with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on technical expertise, with a path to expert proficiency within 10 months of hire, and collaboration with production

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 8+ years experience in industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Proficiency in hydraulics, mechanics, electrical, PLC, welding and rigging.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly complex technical tasks and decisions.
• Achieves and maintains Maintenance Tech III expert proficiency within 10 months of hire.
• Troubleshoots PLC hardware and related systems.
• Repairs and maintains complex machinery, including AC/DC/Servo control and instrumentation systems.
• Collaborates with production and other technicians to solve problems with reliability and urgency.
• Conducts root cause analyses and maintains clear written reports.
• Mentors junior technicians and provides hands-on training.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree (2-year)

Tools

Hydraulics

Welding

Rigging

Electrical Systems

PLC

Job description

Perdue’s Emerging Brands & Specialty Meats division leverages our core strengths in poultry while specializing in premium pork, beef, lamb, and pet nutrition segments while emphasizing health, sustainability, and convenience. Perdue's Emerging Brands & Specialty Meats is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive.

That's Perdue.

Summary

Be the go-to expert who keeps our operation running at its best. As a Multi Craft Maintenance Technician, you will be a versatile, hands-on asset to the operations team, working across departments to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. You will help prevent issues before they arise, apply strong problem-solving skills to real time challenges, and promote a proactive, safety focused maintenance culture. This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety, take initiative, and make a meaningful impact through continuous improvement and technical expertise.

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM -5:00 PM. Weekends/Saturdays as business needs dictate.

Principal Essential Duties & 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.
• Utilizes appropriate safety precautions, methods, and apparatus to minimize and withstand exposure to chemicals, dust, and mechanical and electrical hazards. Learns and observes all safety precautions as required by Perdue.
• Works all required work schedules.

Minimum Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED and Equivalent Experience.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
• 8+ Years experience in Industrial maintenance, troubleshooting, problem-solving and repairs on Mechanical and Electrical Equipment, and/or Equivalent Military Experience.
• Expert Proficiency in Hydraulics, Mechanics, Electrical, PLC, Welding and Rigging Maintain Perdue Farms QEW Certification.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise.

Preferred Education And Experience

• 2-year Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance.

Physical Requirements And Environmental Factors

• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, reaching overhead and/or at shoulder level, lifting (50 lbs.) and/or repetitive tasks throughout the day.
• Position requires occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
• Day travel to nearby locations is sometimes required.
• May need to access files, supplies, and equipment.

When In a Plant Environment

• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle products from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing plant.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

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