Senior Maintenance Technician — 3rd Shift

Perdue Farms; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Foods in Rockingham, NC is seeking a Maintenance Technician III on the 3rd shift to keep plant operations safe, reliable, and running at peak performance. You’ll apply your advanced technical expertise on complex machinery and support the production team to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in industrial maintenance, a technical degree, and strong hydraulics, mechanical, electrical, welding, and rigging skills, plus PLC proficiency.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Expert proficiency in hydraulics, mechanics, electrical, welding and rigging.
• Intermediate PLC proficiency and commitment to continuous learning.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly technically complex tasks with independence.
• Diagnose and repair complex machinery; preventive maintenance.
• Support operators with overall equipment reliability and collaborate with teams.
• Troubleshoot equipment setup and production changeovers.
• Respond to breakdowns promptly; report unsafe or inefficient conditions.
• Follow safety and quality protocols to exceed standards.
• Maintain records and prepare clear reports.
• Work all required schedules.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanics

Electrical

Welding

Rigging

PLC

Safety

Communication

Continuous learning

Education

Technical Degree

Tools

PLC

Job description

Perdue Foods in Rockingham, NC is seeking a Maintenance Technician III on the 3rd shift to keep plant operations safe, reliable, and running at peak performance. You’ll apply your advanced technical expertise on complex machinery and support the production team to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in industrial maintenance, a technical degree, and strong hydraulics, mechanical, electrical, welding, and rigging skills, plus PLC proficiency.