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Perdue Farms · 1 month ago

Automation Control Technician (1st Shift)

Bridgewater, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business focused on premium proteins. The Automation Control Technician will service and maintain electrical systems, providing leadership and direction within the department to meet production requirements and exceed company goals.

Food and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Reads, interprets and understands manufacturer equipment manuals and electronic and electrical schematic diagrams

Performs preventive maintenance as assigned

Generates and submits paperwork relative to work performed, e.g., PM (preventative maintaince) sheets, work orders and work record logs

Responds to emergency breakdowns and outages during both on and off duty hours to ensure operations continues on a 24 hour a day basis

Performs all equipment repairs and daily work within OSHA regulations, lockout-tagout and company safety book guidelines

Informs maintenance and production supervisors of potential problems

Must wear required personal protective equipment which could include self-containing breathing apparatus

As a senior and/or lead, provides leadership and work direction within the department to meet production requirements and exceed company goals

Qualification

Electrical systems maintenanceTroubleshootingPreventive maintenanceReading electrical schematicsAnalytical skillsLeadershipCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

High School or equivalent

4 plus years experience

Reading, writing, math and analytical skills required

Valid drivers license (Class C) required

Required skills may also include trouble shooting switches, 3 phase motor and service light fixtures and ballasts

Must be able to move throughout assigned areas of responsibility carrying required equipment and tools to perform trouble shooting procedures, repairs and preventative maintenance

Must be able to reach vertical heights up to 150' to perform repairs, preventative maintenance and monitor equipment both open and in confined spaces

Must be able to work outside in all seasonal weather, stand for 8 to 14 hours

Exposure to air born dust, chemicals, such as hexane, caustic sode, butanone, ethanol and aluminum chloride

When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces

May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity

May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit

May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db

May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility

Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company

May need to climb ladders

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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