Senior Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician | PLC Specialist

Perdue Farms; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Multi Craft Maintenance Technician to support safe, efficient plant operations across departments. You will prevent issues, apply problem-solving skills, and promote a proactive maintenance culture, contributing to continuous improvement and technical excellence.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance across hydraulics, electrical systems, and PLCs, with a Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm schedule and opportunities to mentor junior techs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and Equivalent Experience.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
• 8+ Years experience in Industrial maintenance, troubleshooting, problem-solving and repairs on Mechanical and Electrical Equipment, and/or Equivalent Military Experience.
• Expert Proficiency in Hydraulics, Mechanics, Electrical, PLC, Welding and Rigging Maintain Perdue Farms QEW Certification.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Performs extraordinarily complex technical tasks and decision-making.
• Must be able to demonstrate/achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech III expert proficiency within 10 months of hire.
• Must also demonstrate a strong knowledge around PLC troubleshooting and interaction with PLC Hardware.
• Trouble shoots, maintains, and repairs complex machinery. Troubleshooting and repairs on AC/DC/Servo Motor Control System and Instrumentation Control Systems.
• Collaborates well with production associates and other technicians to solve problems with reliability and urgency.
• Investigates and repairs electrical and mechanical systems/machinery. Problem solves and performs/ preventative maintenance. Maintains work records and prepare clear and concise oral and written reports.
• Conducts root cause analysis on system and equipment malfunctions and efficiencies. Recognizes and reports unusual, inefficient, or dangerous mechanical and electrical situations.
• Seeks ways to drive plant and maintenance cost efficiencies.Role models, mentors Maintenance Technicians. Provides "hands on" training and direction to lower-level mechanics and techs in properly servicing, repairing, and maintaining the equipment operated by the Company.
• Utilizes appropriate safety precautions, methods, and apparatus to minimize and withstand exposure to chemicals, dust, and mechanical and electrical hazards. Learns and observes all safety precautions as required by Perdue.
• Works all required work schedules.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanics

Electrical

PLC

Welding

Rigging

Troubleshooting

Maintenance Planning

Education

2-year Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance

High School Diploma or GED

QEW Certification

Job description

Perdue Farms is seeking a Multi Craft Maintenance Technician to support safe, efficient plant operations across departments. You will prevent issues, apply problem-solving skills, and promote a proactive maintenance culture, contributing to continuous improvement and technical excellence.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance across hydraulics, electrical systems, and PLCs, with a Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm schedule and opportunities to mentor junior techs.