Versatile Maintenance Technician — PLC & Electrical

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Foods, a unit of Perdue Farms, Inc., is seeking a Multi Craft Maintenance Technician to keep our operations running safely and efficiently. You will work across departments, prevent issues, and support continuous improvement with practical, hands-on expertise.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, maintaining records, and mentoring junior technicians while upholding stringent safety standards in a fast-paced plant environment.

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

• Perform extraordinarily complex technical tasks and decision-making.
• Achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech III expert proficiency within 10 months of hire.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge around PLC troubleshooting and interaction with PLC hardware.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair complex machinery and control systems.
• Collaborate with production teams to solve problems with reliability and urgency.
• Investigate and repair electrical and mechanical systems; perform preventative maintenance and maintain records.
• Conduct root cause analysis on malfunctions and efficiencies; report hazardous situations.
• Seek ways to drive plant and maintenance cost efficiencies.
• Mentor and train lower-level mechanics and techs in proper servicing techniques.
• Follow safety precautions to minimize exposure to chemicals and hazards.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanics

Electrical

PLC

Welding

Rigging

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance

Tools

QEW Certification

Job description

Perdue Foods, a unit of Perdue Farms, Inc., is seeking a Multi Craft Maintenance Technician to keep our operations running safely and efficiently. You will work across departments, prevent issues, and support continuous improvement with practical, hands-on expertise.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, maintaining records, and mentoring junior technicians while upholding stringent safety standards in a fast-paced plant environment.