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Perdue Farms · 3 months ago

Maintenance and Reliability Intern - Summer 2026

Concord, NC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Perdue Farms is a family-owned food and agricultural business committed to premium proteins and creating a supportive work environment. They are offering a Maintenance and Reliability Internship for Summer 2026, providing students with hands-on experience in plant operations and exposure to equipment performance and maintenance systems.

Food and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Analytical skillsProblem-solving skillsMechanical systems knowledgeElectrical systems knowledgeReliability tools familiarityIndependenceCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

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

GPA of 3.0 or higher

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 mechanical or electrical systems, reliability tools, or maintenance practices

Benefits

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

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/

H1B Sponsorship

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