Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic at Perdue Farms Inc

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Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. 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 an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. Thats Perdue.

Summary Perdue AgriBusiness has an immediate opening for an experienced Union Soy Maintenance Mechanic at our facility on Barnes Road in Chesapeake, Virginia.  The essential functions of this position include performing assigned mechanical work to include equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, emergency breakdown and equipment failure.  This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical failures.
• Rebuild equipment including but not limited to gearboxes, pumps, pneumatics and hydraulic systems.
• Welding and fabrication experience not required, but preferred.
• Reads, interprets, understands manufacturer equipment manuals preventive (PM) task sheets and safety policies.
• Performs all equipment repairs and daily work within OSHA regulations, lockout-tagout and company safety policies.
• Monitors performance of equipment and informs maintenance and production supervisors of potential problems.
• Maintains log books by applying math skills through the equipment PM stages in order to calibrate machinery to performance standards.

Minimum Education

• High School or equivalent

Experience Requirements

• 2 - 4 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.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• 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 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 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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