Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician

Perdue Farms; Schulenburg (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to join a focused, safety‑driven team. You will enhance machinery performance and maintenance reliability while advancing your skills through on‑the‑job learning, advanced training, and certifications.

The role emphasizes hands‑on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with operators and other technicians to sustain peak plant performance.

Qualifications

• Expert proficiency in hydraulics, mechanics, electrical, welding, and rigging.
• Intermediate proficiency with PLC.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair complex machinery and perform preventive maintenance.
• Provide operators with support around machine overall equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with production teams to solve problems with reliability and urgency.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment setup and production changeovers.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Follow safety standards and quality protocols to exceed production standards.
• Learn and observe all safety precautions required by the company.
• Utilize safety methods to minimize exposure to hazards.
• Maintain work records and prepare clear oral and written reports.
• Work all required work schedules.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanics

Electrical

Welding

Rigging

PLC

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to join a focused, safety‑driven team. You will enhance machinery performance and maintenance reliability while advancing your skills through on‑the‑job learning, advanced training, and certifications.

The role emphasizes hands‑on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with operators and other technicians to sustain peak plant performance.