Maintenance Tech III (3rd-Shift)

Perdue Farms, Inc•Milford, DE

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Level III Maintenance Technician. You will collaborate with a dedicated and diverse team to support safe and smooth plant operations by continuously improving our machinery and maintenance reliability. You will also have an opportunity to gain experience in your role and learn on the job while you receive additional maintenance certifications and training. The Maintenance Tech III is an advanced level of technician. Associates in this classification are required to have previous experience and knowledge of the fundamentals of industrial maintenance and systems, which is typically attained through the Maintenance Technician II classification and certification.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

2-yr Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance

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.