Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician

Perdue Farms; Bowersville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue AgriBusiness is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to join our plant operations team. You will diagnose, repair, and optimize complex mechanical and electrical systems to keep production safe, reliable, and efficient, while expanding your skills through on‑the‑job training and certifications.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in industrial maintenance, strong hydraulics, mechanics, electrical, welding and rigging, intermediate PLC, and a collaborative mindset to support operators and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years experience in industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment, and/or equivalent military experience.
• Expert proficiency in hydraulics, mechanics, electrical, welding and rigging.
• Intermediate proficiency with PLC.
• Commitment to continuous learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly technically complex tasks, demonstrate a higher degree of independence, and may occasionally make decisions.
• Must be able demonstrate/achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech III proficiency within 10 months of hire.
• Diagnose and repair complex machinery, conducts preventive maintenance, and ensures production efficiency.
• Provide Operators with support around machine overall equipment reliability. Collaborate well with production associates and other technicians to solve problems with reliability and urgency.
• May assist in troubleshooting equipment set up and production changeovers.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner. Recognizes and report unusual, inefficient, or dangerous mechanical and electrical situations.
• Understand and follow all safety standards and quality protocols to ensure production exceeds the standards. Learn and observe all safety precautions as required by Perdue.
• Utilize appropriate safety precautions, methods, and apparatus to minimize and withstand exposure to chemicals, dust, and mechanical and electrical hazards.
• Maintain work records and prepare clear and concise oral and written reports.
• Work all required work schedules.

Skills

Hydraulics

Electrical

Mechanical

Welding

Rigging

PLC

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year Technical Degree

Job description

Perdue AgriBusiness is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to join our plant operations team. You will diagnose, repair, and optimize complex mechanical and electrical systems to keep production safe, reliable, and efficient, while expanding your skills through on‑the‑job training and certifications.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in industrial maintenance, strong hydraulics, mechanics, electrical, welding and rigging, intermediate PLC, and a collaborative mindset to support operators and