Maintenance Technician I

Summary

Perdue AgriBusiness has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician I at our facility located in Salisbury, MD. You will collaborate with a dedicated and diverse team to support safe and smooth plant operations by continuously improving our machinery and maintenance reliability. You will also have an opportunity to grow in your role and learn on the job while you receive additional maintenance certifications and training. Associates in the Maintenance Tech I classification receive on-the-job training and experience in industrial maintenance.

This position has a target wage of $19.20 - $28.80 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). Overtime may be available.

Perdue AgriBusiness offers competitive wages and benefit packages to full-time, regular positions.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Must be able to demonstrate/achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech I proficiency within 10 months of hire.
• Assists with maintaining equipment, troubleshooting issues, and performing routine inspections.
• Performs basic troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• May assist in managing the machines’ performance by doing equipment set up and production changeovers.
• Responds to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner. Maintains work records and prepare clear and concise oral and written reports.
• Understands and follows all safety standards and quality protocols to ensure production exceeds the standards.
• Collaborates well with production associates to solve problems with reliability and urgency.
• Recognizes and report unusual, inefficient, or dangerous mechanical and electrical situations.
• Utilize appropriate safety precautions, methods, and apparatus to minimize and withstand exposure to chemicals, dust, and mechanical and electrical hazards. Learns and observe all safety precautions as required by Perdue.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED and Equivalent Experience.
• 2-yr Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance (Preferred)

Experience Requirements

• 0-3 Years experience in Industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on Mechanical and Electrical Equipment, and/or Equivalent Military Experience.
• Beginner proficiency in Hydraulics, Mechanics, Electrical, Welding and Rigging.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Able to move freely throughout the agribusiness facilities including climbing vertical heights (0 -150'), carrying tools and equipment (0-50 lbs.), exposure 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 and customer locations.