Production Maintenance Technician - Keep Machinery Running

Perdue Farms Inc.; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match after 1 yr

Critical illness

Accident insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Optional group life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Machine Operator to keep production moving, service equipment, and support daily plant operations on the production floor. You will perform repairs and preventive maintenance to ensure product quality and equipment reliability.

The role offers a base hourly rate of $21.25 with opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials, overtime, and a year-end bonus based on performance and company results.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret and understand equipment manuals, PM task sheets and safety policies.
• Perform equipment adjustments, repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Handle emergency breakdowns and routine maintenance during production and off hours.
• Monitor equipment performance and inform supervisors of potential problems.
• Maintain logbooks and calibrate machinery to performance standards.
• Provide hands-on training to lower-level mechanics and technicians.
• Keep equipment clean during and after shifts.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Analytical skills

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Industrial shop equipment

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Machine Operator to keep production moving, service equipment, and support daily plant operations on the production floor. You will perform repairs and preventive maintenance to ensure product quality and equipment reliability.

The role offers a base hourly rate of $21.25 with opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials, overtime, and a year-end bonus based on performance and company results.