Maintenance Technician, 3rd shift

Company: Perdue Farms
Location: Schulenburg
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

Perdue Farms is a family-owned food and agriculture company now in its second century of growth and innovation. We were founded on trust a value that carries through everything we do.SummaryInstalls, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, rebuilds and performs preventive/predictive maintenance on all production machinery, automated and electrical systems.Principal and Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesExhibits proficiency in performing regular adjustments, calibrations and repair work in response to department demands both during product and non-production hours.Responds to emergency breakdowns and needs in a timely manner with OSHA Lockout/Tagout and Company safety regulations.Responds to management concerns of equipment performance informing production supervisors or any necessary modifications or system malfunctions that would affect their area of operation now or in the future.Maintains log books by applying math skills through the equipment PM stages in order to calibrate machinery to performance standards.Provides "hands on" training and direction to lower level mechanics and techs in properly servicing, repairing and maintaining the equipment operated by the Company.May also have the responsibility of leading other mechanics and techs, monitoring their work, attendance, start-ups and set-ups.Minimum EducationHigh School or equivalentExperience Requirements2 - 4 years. Reading, writing and analytical skills are required. Must have all personal tools at all times and be able to use and operate hand tools and industrial shop equipment.Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements1. Position is active. On the plant floor activities such as troubleshooting and re-design of existing systems are routine. 2. May need to move equipment occasionally. 3. May need to access files, supplies and equipment. 4. Position requires an associate to have the ability to move throughout the complex and all facilities. .5. 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.Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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