Night Shift Machine Operator & Maintenance Tech

Perdue Farms; Cromwell (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Foods seeks a Machine Operator to keep production moving by maintaining, servicing, and repairing production equipment and electrical systems to ensure safe, reliable operations on the plant floor.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 2–4 years of experience, strong reading, writing and analytical skills, and the ability to use hand tools and industrial shop equipment. This role offers steady responsibilities and opportunities to build technical skills.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent.
• 2 - 4 years of experience.
• Reading, writing and analytical skills are required.
• Must always have personal tools and be able to use and operate hand tools and industrial shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret and understand manufacturers' equipment manuals, preventative (PM) task sheets and safety policies.
• Perform equipment adjustments and repairs, preventative maintenance and emergency breakdowns.
• Perform specific duties during both production and non-production hours in a timely manner with OSHA Lockout/Tagout and Company safety regulations.
• Monitor performance of equipment and informs maintenance and production supervisors of potential problems.
• Maintain logbooks by applying math skills through the equipment PM stages to calibrate machinery to performance standards.
• Provide "hands on" training and direction to lower-level mechanics and techs in properly servicing, repairing and maintaining the equipment operated by the Company.
• Keep equipment clean throughout the shift and deep clean after shift. (if applicable).

Skills

Reading

Writing

Analytical skills

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Perdue Foods seeks a Machine Operator to keep production moving by maintaining, servicing, and repairing production equipment and electrical systems to ensure safe, reliable operations on the plant floor.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 2–4 years of experience, strong reading, writing and analytical skills, and the ability to use hand tools and industrial shop equipment. This role offers steady responsibilities and opportunities to build technical skills.