Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its 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.nnSummarynnMaintains, services and performs repairs on equipment in order to ensure proper operation of production equipment and electrical systems.nnSchedule: 2nd shift 6pm to 6amnnPrincipal and Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesnnReads, interprets and understands manufacturers' equipment manuals, preventative (PM) task sheets and safety policies.nnPerforms equipment adjustments and repairs, preventative maintenance and emergency breakdowns.nnPerforms specific duties during both production and non-production hours in a timely manner with OSHA Lockout/Tagout and Company safety regulations.nnMonitors performance of equipment and informs maintenance and production supervisors of potential problems.nnMaintains log books by applying math skills through the equipment PM stages in order to calibrate machinery to performance standards.nnMinimum EducationnnHigh School or equivalentnnExperience Requirementsnn0 -2 years. Reading, writing and analytical skills are required.nnMust have all personal tools and have the ability to learn to use and operate hand tools and industrial shop equipment.nnEnvironmental Factors and Physical RequirementsnnPosition is active.On the plant floor activities such as troubleshooting and re-design of existing systems are routine.nnMay need to move equipment occasionally.nnMay need to access files, supplies and equipment.nnPosition requires an associate to have the ability to move throughout the complex and all facilities.nnWhen in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.nnMay be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.nnMay handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.nnMay be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.nnMay be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.nnMust wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.nnPerdue 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.