Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform all needed preventive maintenance, calibrations, repairs, and installations as well as operate shop machinery to manufacturer needed hardware. This position will be dedicated to a specific process in the facility and will be the Subject the Matter Expert of this process. The Maintenance Mechanic A provides guidance/ training to lower class mechanics. Schedule may vary due to business needs but is typically 6am- 3pm, 5-6 days a week.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Perform regular adjustments, calibrations, and repairs from departmental demands both during production and non-production hours.

2. Responds to emergency breakdowns and needs in a timely manner within OSHA lockout/tagout and Perdue safety requirements.

3. Hold operational knowledge of assigned plant area as well as position class knowledge. Will be the subject matter expert on assigned equipment.

4. Respond to processing manager’s needs and requests on an as needed basis or through work assignments as assigned by the Plant Manager.

5. Read and interpret Equipment blueprints, schematic, and operators’ manuals for troubleshooting purposes.

6. Communicate with the planning department for all recommended repairs, and or parts that would need to be ordered.

Minimum Education

High School or equivalent but Vocational/technical school in areas of maintenance is preferred

Experience Requirements

Reading, writing, and math skills required and 3-4 years of prior related experience within the past 10 years

Experience Preferred

Certifications or extensive experience with PLC, welding, or industrial manufacturing equipment

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

1. Position is active. On the plant floor activities such as troubleshooting and re-design of existing systems are routine. 2. May need to move equipment occasionally. 3. May need to access files, supplies and equipment. 4. Position requires an associate to have the ability to move throughout the complex and all facilities. .5. When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db. May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

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.