Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Summary

Join our team as a Multi Craft Maintenance Technician where you will be a versatile asset to the operations team. You will collaborate with various departments and will contribute to preventing issues in the plant environment, foster an initiative-taking and safe maintenance approach, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This work requires a dynamic skill set and problem-solving ability.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Performs extraordinarily complex technical tasks and decision-making.
2. Must be able to demonstrate/achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech III expert proficiency within 10 months of hire.
3. Must also demonstrate a strong knowledge around PLC troubleshooting and interaction with PLC Hardware.
4. Trouble shoots, maintains, and repairs complex machinery. Troubleshooting and repairs on AC/DC/Servo Motor Control System and Instrumentation Control Systems.
5. Collaborates well with production associates and other technicians to solve problems with reliability and urgency.
6. 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.
7. Conducts root cause analysis on system and equipment malfunctions and efficiencies. Recognizes and reports unusual, inefficient, or dangerous mechanical and electrical situations.
8. Seeks ways to drive plant and maintenance cost efficiencies.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Works all required work schedules.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED and Equivalent Experience.
• 2-yr Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance preferred

Experience Requirements

• 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
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing
• Commitment to Continuous Learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, reaching overhead and/or at shoulder level, lifting (50 lbs.) and/or repetitive tasks throughout the day. Position requires occasional moving to other offices or buildings. Day travel to nearby locations sometimes required. May need to access files, supplies, and equipment.

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 plant.

Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.