Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

Location: Elkin

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and food service customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals.

We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Keep critical operations running at full strength. As a Maintenance Mechanic in our feedmill, you'll perform preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and rapid emergency response to minimize downtime and ensure safe, efficient production. Your hands on expertise will support the reliability of essential feedmill equipment, helping maintain consistent operations and product quality. This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy troubleshooting, working with complex machinery, and making a direct impact on daily production performance.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm. The Maintenance Mechanic must be available on-call 24/7. Non-urgent matters will be addressed during regular business hours.

Principal

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Responsible for moving throughout the facility, reach vertical heights up to 150 feet to perform repairs, PM's and monitors Equipment in both open and confined spaces.

* Perform preventive Maintenance as assigned which includes but is not limited to fabrication, rebuilding of machinery, gearboxes, pumps, etc.

* Document work on work orders as appropriate.

* Respond to emergency breakdown during both on and off duty hours to ensure operation continuity on a 24-hour a day basis.

* Generates and submits paperwork related to work location such as work orders timecards, and any related to meetings, safety, etc.

* Perform all equipment repairs and daily work within OSHA regulation, lockout/tag
-out, and Perdue safety book guidelines.

Minimum Education and Experience

* Reading, Writing, Math and Analytical skills.

Preferred

Education and Experience

* High School or equivalent is beneficial but not required.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

* Exposed to existing weather conditions while outside work is performed.

* Exposed to air born dust, chemicals such as hexane, caustic soda, aluminum chloride.

* Must have ability to move through the facility and carry required equipment, tools which could weigh as much as 100ibs.

* Must wear required safety equipment.

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.