Maintenance Multicraft Technician – 2nd Shift – $10,000 HIRING BONUS

Job title:

Maintenance Multicraft Technician – 2nd Shift – $10,000 HIRING BONUS

Company

Perdue Farms

Job description

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it’s second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.SummaryThe purpose of this position is to perform all needed preventive maintenance, calibrations, repairs, and installations as well as operate shop machinery to manufacturer needed hardware. This position will be dedicated to a specific process in the facility and will be the Subject Matter Expert of this process. Exhibits 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. Hours vary due to production need, generally 3:30pm- 1:00am. ** We are currently offering a $10,000 Hiring Bonus payable in installments over your first 12 months of employment. Terms and Conditions apply. **Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities1. Perform regular adjustments, routine scheduled preventative maintenance, calibrations, and repairs from departmental demands both during production and non-production hours.2. Troubleshoot electrical motors, frequency drives, PLCs, proximity sensors, limit switches and relays.3. Troubleshooting industrial electrical issues (12vdc to 480vac).4. Responds to emergency breakdowns and needs in a timely manner within OSHA lockout/tagout and Perdue safety requirements.5. Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.6. Use hand tools, power tools, precision-measuring devices, and testing instruments.3. Hold operational knowledge of assigned plant area as well as position class knowledge. Will be the subject matter expert on assigned equipment.4. Respond to processing manager’s needs and requests on an as needed basis or through work assignments as assigned by the Plant Manager.5. Read and interpret Equipment blueprints, schematic, and operators’ manuals for troubleshooting purposes.6. Communicate with the planning department for all recommended repairs, and or parts that would need to be ordered.Minimum EducationVocational/technical school or equivalent training for 3-4 years in four areas on the maintenance classification requirements.Experience Requirements4 plus 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. 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.Experience PreferredReading, writing, and math skills required. High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Three to four years of prior related experience preferred.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.

Expected salary

Location

Georgetown, DE

Job date

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 01:57:02 GMT

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