Maintenance Technician III - 3rd Shift

Perdue Farms•Sioux City, IA

10d

About The Position

Perdue Farms’ Emerging Brands & Specialty Meats division is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician III to help keep plant operations safe, reliable, and performing effectively. The role applies advanced technical expertise to machinery performance and maintenance reliability, with opportunities to continue developing skills through on-the-job learning, advanced training, and certifications. The technician performs complex industrial maintenance work with a high degree of independence, diagnosing and repairing machinery, completing preventive maintenance, supporting operators, and responding promptly to breakdowns. The position works collaboratively with production associates and other technicians to address equipment reliability and production needs while following safety standards and quality protocols. This is a third-shift position scheduled Sunday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Weekend or Saturday work may be required as business needs dictate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
5–8 years of experience in industrial maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment, or equivalent military experience.
Expert proficiency in hydraulics, mechanics, electrical work, welding, and rigging.
Intermediate proficiency with PLCs.
Commitment to continuous learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Maintain Perdue Farms QEW Certification.
Ability to demonstrate, achieve, and maintain Maintenance Technician III proficiency within 10 months of hire.
Ability to work the required third-shift schedule, with weekends or Saturdays as business needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance.

Responsibilities

Perform highly technically complex tasks with a high degree of independence and make occasional decisions.
Diagnose and repair complex machinery and conduct preventive maintenance to support production efficiency.
Support operators with overall equipment reliability.
Collaborate with production associates and other technicians to solve problems with reliability and urgency.
Assist with troubleshooting equipment setup and production changeovers.
Respond to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner.
Recognize and report unusual, inefficient, or dangerous mechanical and electrical situations.
Follow safety standards, quality protocols, and required safety precautions.
Use appropriate safety precautions, methods, and apparatus to minimize and withstand exposure to chemicals, dust, and mechanical and electrical hazards.
Maintain work records and prepare clear, concise oral and written reports.
Work all required schedules.
Maintain Perdue Farms QEW Certification.
Demonstrate, achieve, and maintain Maintenance Technician III proficiency within 10 months of hire.