Production Machinery Operator & Maintenance Tech

Perdue Farms; Bridgewater (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Annual bonus

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Machine Operator to keep production moving by maintaining, servicing, and repairing production equipment and electrical systems. You’ll directly support product quality, equipment reliability, and daily production success on the plant floor.

The role offers a base rate of $19.60 per hour, with pay premiums, shift differentials and overtime where applicable. An annual bonus is available, and a comprehensive benefits package includes medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of experience.
• Must have personal tools and be able to use 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.

Skills

Reading & writing

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Personal tools

Hand tools

Industrial shop equipment

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Machine Operator to keep production moving by maintaining, servicing, and repairing production equipment and electrical systems. You’ll directly support product quality, equipment reliability, and daily production success on the plant floor.

The role offers a base rate of $19.60 per hour, with pay premiums, shift differentials and overtime where applicable. An annual bonus is available, and a comprehensive benefits package includes medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match