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Perdue Farms · 2 months ago

Multi-Craft Technician (2nd Shift)

Prince George, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business dedicated to premium proteins. The Multi Craft Maintenance Technician will be a versatile asset to the operations team, responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining complex machinery while collaborating with various departments to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Food and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

PLC troubleshootingIndustrial maintenanceHydraulicsElectrical systemsMechanical systemsWeldingRiggingProblem-solvingEffective communicationContinuous learning

Required

High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED and Equivalent Experience

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

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

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

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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