Maintenance Technician I - 3rd Shift

Summary Launch your maintenance career with a team that’s invested in your success. As a Maintenance Technician I, you’ll work alongside a skilled and diverse team to keep our plant running safely and efficiently by supporting machinery performance and maintenance reliability. This role offers hands‑on, on‑the‑job training where you’ll build real‑world industrial maintenance experience while earning additional certifications and expanding your technical skill set. If you’re eager to learn, enjoy working with your hands, and want a clear path for growth, this is the perfect opportunity to get started and grow with us. Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 5:00pm - 4:00am. Saturdays/Weekends as business needs dictate. Responsibilities Assist with maintaining equipment, troubleshooting issues, and performing routine inspections. Perform basic troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment. May assist in managing the machines’ performance by doing equipment set up and production changeovers. Respond to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner. Maintain work records and prepare clear and concise oral and written reports. Understand and follow all safety standards and quality protocols to ensure production exceeds the standards. Collaborate well with production associates to solve problems with reliability and urgency. Recognize and report unusual, inefficient, or dangerous mechanical and electrical situations. Utilize appropriate safety precautions, methods, and apparatus to minimize and withstand exposure to chemicals, dust, and mechanical and electrical hazards. Learn and observe all safety precautions as required by Perdue. Work all required work schedules. Day travel to nearby locations is sometimes required. Minimum Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent and equivalent experience. 0 - 3 Years experience in Industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on Mechanical and Electrical Equipment, and/or Equivalent Military Experience. Beginner proficiency in Hydraulics, Mechanics, Electrical, Welding and Rigging. Commitment to Continuous Learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing. Preferred Education and Experience 2-year Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance. Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors 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. 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 products from 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. May need to access files, supplies, and equipment. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company. Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Take a look at where you could be working #J-18808-Ljbffr Perdue