Multi Craft Technician - 2nd Shift

About the role

Be the go-to expert who keeps our operation running at its best. As a Multi Craft Maintenance Technician, you will be a versatile, hands-on asset to the operations team, working across departments to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. You will help prevent issues before they arise, apply strong problem-solving skills to real time challenges, and promote a proactive, safety focused maintenance culture. This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety, take initiative, and make a meaningful impact through continuous improvement and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Performs extraordinarily complex technical tasks and decision-making.
• Must be able to demonstrate/achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech III expert proficiency within 10 months of hire.
• Must also demonstrate a strong knowledge around PLC troubleshooting and interaction with PLC Hardware.
• Trouble shoots, maintains, and repairs complex machinery.
• Troubleshooting and repairs on AC/DC/Servo Motor Control System and Instrumentation Control Systems.
• Collaborates well with production associates and other technicians to solve problems with reliability and urgency.
• Investigates and repairs electrical and mechanical systems/machinery.
• Problem solves and performs preventative maintenance.
• Maintains work records and prepare clear and concise oral and written reports.
• Conducts root cause analysis on system and equipment malfunctions and efficiencies.
• Recognizes and reports unusual, inefficient, or dangerous mechanical and electrical situations.
• Seeks ways to drive plant and maintenance cost efficiencies.
• Role models, mentors Maintenance Technicians.
• Provides "hands on" training and direction to lower-level mechanics and techs in properly servicing, repairing, and maintaining the equipment operated by the Company.
• Utilizes appropriate safety precautions, methods, and apparatus to minimize and withstand exposure to chemicals, dust, and mechanical and electrical hazards.
• Learns and observes all safety precautions as required by Perdue.
• Works all required work schedules.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
• 8+ Years experience in Industrial maintenance, troubleshooting, problem-solving and repairs on Mechanical and Electrical Equipment, and/or Equivalent Military Experience.
• Expert Proficiency in Hydraulics, Mechanics, Electrical, PLC, Welding and Rigging
• Maintain Perdue Farms QEW Certification.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise.
• Preferred: 2-year Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Optional group life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability protection