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Perdue Farms, Inc. Electric Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Cofield, North Carolina
Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.
Summary
Perdue AgriBusiness has an immediate opening for an Industrial Electromechanical Maintenance Technician at our facility in Cofield, NC . The essential function of this position is to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance to ensure the reliability of our AgriBusiness assets. We are looking for experience candidates, however we are willing to invest in training via an electrical apprenticeship program for enthusiastic candidates wiling to learn.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Installs, repairs and maintains machinery by utilizing both electrical and mechanical skills and knowledge
Properly perform electrical and mechanical preventative maintenance plans to ensure the reliability of assets
Install and diagnose basic electric circuits and PLC controlled equipment
Servicing and maintaining equipment including motors, conveyor systems, power transmission systems, and other production-related equipment
Communicating with the production team and maintaining a clean and safe work area
Completing and submitting maintenance reports and preventive maintenance logs
Minimum Education
High School or equivalent
Ability to work in confined spaces, at various heights, and in prevailing weather conditions
Must have a current valid state driver's license
Experience Requirements
Electrical or mechanical education or training is preferred
Good knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance
Experience welding, Mig and Stick
Experience with power transmission systems, pumping systems, conveyors, pneumatics and hydraulics
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Basic computer skills
Good communication skills
Good time management skills
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
Position is active. Able to move freely throughout the AgriBusiness facilities to include climbing vertical ladders (0 - 150'), carrying tools and equipment (0 – 50 pounds), exposure to extreme temperatures (0 - 100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0 - 100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available). Must be able to wear protective equipment to include self-contained breathing apparatus. Required to travel to remote AgriBusiness facilities.
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.