Maintenance Mechanic A- 3rd shift
Perdue Farms · Sioux Center, IA · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
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.
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.
Schedule
M-F, 3rd shift 10pm-8am