Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.

Summary

Perdue AgriBusiness has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic at our facility located in Cofield, NC .

This position is responsible for performing assigned maintenance duties within scope of classification to include equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, emergency breakdown, and equipment failure..

Perdue AgriBusiness offers competitive wages and benefit packages to full-time, regular positions.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment

• Diagnose failures to mechanical equipment and make repairs

• Rebuild mechanical equipment

• Fabricate sheet metal.

• Compile and complete paperwork relative to repairs to include but not limited to work orders, time cards, and job cards

• Perform all work within safety guidelines established by local, state, and federal agencies as well as company policies

• Respond to calls after hours and on weekends to repair mechanical equipment failures

• Perform other tasks assigned task as assigned

Minimum Education

• High School or equivalent

• Advanced electrical training preferred

Experience Requirements

• Valid state drivers license

• Satisfactory DOT drug test and physical

• D - 1 year, C - 2 years, B - 3 years, A - 4 years, SR – 5 years

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Able to move freely throughout the AgriBusiness facilities to include climbing vertical heights (0 - 150')

• climbing vertical ladders, carrying tools and equipment (0-100 pounds)

• exposure to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0 - 100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available)

• Must be able to wear protective equipment to include self-contained breathing apparatus. Required to travel to remote AgriBusiness facilities.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.