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Perdue Farms · 4 months ago

Maintenance Tech III (2nd & 3rd-Shift)

Milford, DE

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business committed to premium proteins and a supportive work environment. They are seeking a Level III Maintenance Technician to support safe plant operations by improving machinery and maintenance reliability, while also gaining experience and certifications in the role.

Food and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs highly technically complex tasks, demonstrates a higher degree of independence, and may occasionally make decisions

Must be able demonstrate/achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech III proficiency within 10 months of hire

Diagnoses and repairs complex machinery, conducts preventive maintenance, and ensures production efficiency

Provides Operators with support around machine overall equipment reliability. Collaborates well with production associates and other technicians to solve problems with reliability and urgency

May assist in troubleshooting equipment set up and production changeovers

Responds to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner. Recognizes and report unusual, inefficient, or dangerous mechanical and electrical situations

Understands and follows all safety standards and quality protocols to ensure production exceeds the standards. Learns and observe all safety precautions as required by Perdue

Utilizes appropriate safety precautions, methods, and apparatus to minimize and withstand exposure to chemicals, dust, and mechanical and electrical hazards

Maintains work records and prepare clear and concise oral and written reports

Works all required work schedules

Qualification

Industrial maintenanceMechanical equipment repairElectrical equipment repairHydraulicsWeldingRiggingPLC proficiencySafety standards adherenceEffective communicationContinuous learning

Required

High School Diploma or GED and Equivalent Experience

5-8 Years experience in Industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on Mechanical and Electrical Equipment, and/or Equivalent Military Experience

Expert Proficiency in Hydraulics, Mechanics, Electrical, Welding and Rigging

Intermediate Proficiency with PLC

Commitment to Continuous Learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise

Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing

Maintain Perdue Farms QEW Certification

Must be able demonstrate/achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech III proficiency within 10 months of hire

Works all required work schedules

Preferred

2-yr Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance

Company

Perdue Farms

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Perdue Farms is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for everyone we touch through innovative food and agricultural products

Founded in 1920

Salisbury, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.perduefarms.com/

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