Senior Maintenance Technician III – 2nd Shift

Perdue Farms; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to join our Virginia plant, bringing advanced industrial maintenance expertise to a collaborative, safety‑driven team focused on reliability and peak performance. You will diagnose complex machinery, perform preventive maintenance, and drive continuous improvement in a fast‑paced operation.

This role offers a wage range of $28.50–$42.50 per hour, depending on shift and experience, with annual bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Expert proficiency in hydraulics, mechanics, electrical, welding and rigging.
• Intermediate proficiency with PLC.
• Commitment to continuous learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise.
• Must maintain Perdue Farms QEW Certification.
• Must be able to demonstrate/achieve Maintenance Tech III proficiency within 10 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly technically complex tasks, demonstrate a higher degree of independence, and may occasionally make decisions.
• Diagnose and repair complex machinery, conduct preventive maintenance, and ensure production efficiency.
• Provide Operators with support around machine overall equipment reliability. Collaborate 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.

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to join our Virginia plant, bringing advanced industrial maintenance expertise to a collaborative, safety‑driven team focused on reliability and peak performance. You will diagnose complex machinery, perform preventive maintenance, and drive continuous improvement in a fast‑paced operation.

This role offers a wage range of $28.50–$42.50 per hour, depending on shift and experience, with annual bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.