Maintenance and Reliability Intern

Perry, Georgia, United States

Job  Job Category College Recruitment (Interns/OMTS/LMTS)

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.

Join our Maintenance team and gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic plant operations environment. This 10-to-12-week Maintenance & Reliability Internship offers an immersive, real-world opportunity to work alongside maintenance and operations teams on meaningful projects that support equipment performance, reliability, and continuous improvement. You will gain exposure to preventive maintenance systems, maintenance planning, downtime reduction, and reliability optimization while applying your academic knowledge to real business challenges.

The internship will be tailored to your interests and experience level, providing opportunities to build technical and problem‑solving skills, collaborate with experienced professionals, and gain valuable insight into a career in maintenance and reliability.

• Competitive Pay
• Exciting Social, Philanthropic, and Networking Events with other Perdue Interns
• Hands‑On, Real World Work Experience and a Dedicated Summer Mentor
• Learning Workshops
• Travel to Perdue Locations Such as our Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms
• Interaction with Senior Leadership
• Housing Stipend

Schedule
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Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

• Support the tracking and reporting of Repair & Maintenance (R&M) spending to identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Assist in downtime analysis and reporting to determine “bad actor” assets, performance trends and identify capacity improvement opportunities.
• Participate in root cause analysis efforts to address equipment failures and propose corrective actions.
• Contribute to preventative maintenance optimization and failure mode effects analysis, including review and updating of PM schedules in EAM/CMMS.
• Assist with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) data scrubbing, ensuring accuracy and completeness of maintenance records.
• Participate in predictive maintenance technology data analysis efforts to help identify onset of failures, review recommended corrective actions, and assist with planning and scheduling of follow up actions.
• Collaborate with plant operations and maintenance teams on reliability projects that improve equipment uptime and reduce unplanned failures.

• 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited 2–4-year college or technical school program.
• Program of study in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Reliability Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with…