Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

Perdue Farms Inc

Sioux Center, IA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Administrative Skills, Agriculture, Analysis Skills, Continuous Improvement, Disassemblers, Electrical Engineering, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Finance, Food Quality, Food Safety, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Human Resources, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Injections, Logistics, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Marketing, Mathematics, OSHA, Operations Management, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Production Machining, Production Management, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Retail, Safety Equipment, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Startup, Supply Chain, Team Player, Time Management

LOCATION

Sioux Center, IA

POSTED

30+ days ago

# Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift Perdue Farms Inc Sioux Center, Iowa, United States

Job ID: 79128 Job Category: Maintenance

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## About Perdue Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset.

We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make a impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, were committed to helping our team members thrive. Thats Perdue.

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## Summary Join our team as a Maintenance Technician II and play a key role in keeping our operations running at peak performance. In this role, you will install, troubleshoot, repair, modify, and rebuild production machinery, as well as automated and electrical systems, to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. You will also perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement across the facility.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled technician who enjoys hands-on problem solving, working with advanced equipment, and making a direct impact on operational success.

$5,000 Sign On Bonus!

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## Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Exhibit proficiency in performing regular adjustments, calibrations and repair work in response to department demands both during product and non-production hours.
Respond to emergency breakdowns and needs in a timely manner with OSHA Lockout/Tagout and Company safety regulations.
Respond to management concerns regarding equipment performance, informing production supervisors or any necessary modifications or system malfunctions that would affect their area of operation now or in the future.
Maintain logbooks by applying math skills through the equipment PM stages in order to calibrate machinery to performance standards.
Provide "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.

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## Minimum Education and Experience

High School or equivalent.
4 plus years of experience.
Reading, writing and analytical skills.
Must always have all personal tools and be able to use and operate hand tools and industrial shop equipment.
Requires knowledge of math that relates to performing maintenance activities.
Able to make correct calculations when completing mechanical, electrical or electronic maintenance repairs.
Able to verify dimensions and diagrams for assembly, disassembly and troubleshooting purposes.
Able to determine clearance of parts to ensure conformance to specification using precision measuring instruments.

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## Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors Position is active. On the plant floor activities such as troubleshooting and re-design of existing systems are routine.

May need to move equipment occasionally.
May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
Position requires an associate to have the ability to move throughout the complex and all facilities.

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 products from 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, and a processing facility.
Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

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## Equal Opportunity Employer Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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