Maintenance Mechanic A- 3rd shift

Maintenance Mechanic I

Keep production running smoothly by maintaining and improving the equipment that powers our operations. As a Maintenance Mechanic I, you will perform preventive maintenance, repairs, calibrations, and installations while supporting equipment reliability within a designated area of the facility. You will serve as a subject matter expert for your assigned process, helping troubleshoot issues and ensure consistent performance. This role is ideal for a hands-on, mechanically inclined professional who enjoys problem solving, working with equipment, and contributing to safe, efficient operations.

Schedule:

M-F, 3rd shift 10pm-8am

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform regular adjustments, calibrations and repairs from departmental demands both during production and non-production hours.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and needs in a timely manner within OSHA lockout/tagout and Perdue safety requirements.
• Hold operational knowledge of assigned plant area as well as position class knowledge.
• Be the subject matter expert on assigned equipment.
• Respond to processing manager's needs and requests on an as needed basis or through work assignments as assigned by the Plant Manager.
• Read and interpret equipment blueprints, schematic, and operators' manuals for troubleshooting purposes.
• Communicate with the planning department for all recommended repairs, and or parts that would need to be ordered.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Vocational/technical school or equivalent training for 3-4 years in four areas on the maintenance classification requirements.
• 0 - 3 Years experience.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3 - 4 years of prior related experience.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Exposure to plant seasonal weather and temperatures.
• Noise exposure to 85 db. or more.
• Exposure to chlorinated water of 20 ppm.
• Ability to move throughout the plant on a regular basis.
• Ability to bend, stoop and lift objects as needed.
• Must wear required personal protective 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.