AddressPerdue 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.
Summary
Perform all assigned Electronic Technician duties within class to include equipment repairs, PM’s, diagnostics, troubleshooting and emergency response on equipment.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
#1 Read and understand equipment manuals.
#2 Responsible to move throughout the facility, reach vertical heights up to 150’ to perform repairs with equipment such as ladders, etc. , PM’s, and monitor equipment in both open and confined spaces.
#3 Performs preventive maintenance as assigned which includes but is not limited to repair, diagnostics, cleaning, lubrication, upgrading, of machinery, scales, printers, necessary computers, etc.
#4 Fix equipment when a breakdown occurs.
#5 Walk, carrying boxes, tools and machine parts on wet and greasy floors for distance over 100 foot during performance of job function.
And as directed by management
Minimum Education
Vocational/Technical school completion or equivalent training or years practical experience in each of the areas of specialization.
Experience Requirements
0 - 2 years experience. Reading, writing, math and analytical skills required.
Experience Preferred
Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must be able to do shop math and be able to interpret drawings. Skills needed may also include trouble shooting switches, 3 phase motor and service light fixtures and ballasts.
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
Work in temperatures varying from below 32ºF to above 75ºF with humidity varying from ambient to 100%, noise exposure up to 100 decibels and visual light intensity varying from 50-200 foot candles.
Included are exposure to chlorine, ammonia vapors, carbon dioxide (10 ppm), dry ice, lubricating oils, caustic detergent, butanone, ethanol, aluminum chloride.
Must have the ability to move through the facility and carry required equipment, tools which could weigh as much as 100 lbs. Included are exposure to chlorine, ammonia vapors, carbon dioxide (10 ppm), dry ice, lubricating oils, hydraulic oils, and caustic detergent.
Must wear FR rated clothing as required.
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.
