Overnight Machine Operator – Production & PM

Perdue Farms; Cromwell (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Machine Operator to keep production moving. You’ll maintain, service, and repair production equipment and electrical systems to ensure safe, efficient operations and high product quality.

You’ll read manuals and PM sheets, perform adjustments and preventive maintenance, and respond to breakdowns. The role includes on-the-floor training for junior techs, keeping logs, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

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, PM task sheets and safety policies.
• Perform equipment adjustments and repairs, preventive maintenance and emergency breakdowns.
• Monitor performance and inform maintenance and production supervisors of potential problems.
• Provide hands-on training and direction to lower-level mechanics and techs in servicing and maintaining equipment.
• Keep equipment clean throughout the shift and perform deep cleaning when needed.

Skills

Reading skills

Analytical skills

Hand tools

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Industrial shop tools

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Machine Operator to keep production moving. You’ll maintain, service, and repair production equipment and electrical systems to ensure safe, efficient operations and high product quality.

You’ll read manuals and PM sheets, perform adjustments and preventive maintenance, and respond to breakdowns. The role includes on-the-floor training for junior techs, keeping logs, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.