Senior Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift

Perdue Farms Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Multi Craft Maintenance Technician for 1st shift to keep our plant operations reliable and safe. You will support multiple departments, prevent issues, and apply strong problem-solving skills for continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on expertise across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems and PLCs, with an emphasis on safety and teamwork. A strong background in maintenance and willingness to mentor others is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 8+ years in industrial maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Proficiency in hydraulics, mechanics, electrical, PLC, welding and rigging.

Responsibilities

• Perform extraordinarily complex technical tasks and decision-making.
• Demonstrate/achieve Maintenance Tech III proficiency within 10 months of hire.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC/Servo Motor Control Systems and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with production associates and other technicians to solve problems with reliability and urgency.
• Conduct root cause analyses on system malfunctions and efficiency issues.
• Drive plant and maintenance cost efficiencies.
• Mentor and train lower-level mechanics and technicians.
• Follow safety procedures to minimize exposure to hazards.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulics

Welding

Rigging

Safety compliance

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Hydraulics

Welding equipment

Rigging equipment

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Multi Craft Maintenance Technician for 1st shift to keep our plant operations reliable and safe. You will support multiple departments, prevent issues, and apply strong problem-solving skills for continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on expertise across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems and PLCs, with an emphasis on safety and teamwork. A strong background in maintenance and willingness to mentor others is essential.