AddressPerdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its 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 is seeking a Lead Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Cofield, NC to support our Soybean Processing facility. This position will be responsible to assist in ensuring process equipment is dependable and reliable upon demand. Assist with parts and services needed for equipment repairs are ordered and repairs are scheduled. Give guidance and direction to mechanics as needed and assist in evaluating and improving their performance
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure quality, quantity and timeliness of work meets department standards and expectations. Provide training and work direction and visually inspect work being performed to ensure compliance with safety and work standards
- Assist supervisor to administer an effective and proactive program to eliminate workplace incidents. Compliance with all applicable Perdue, local, state and federal policies. procedures and regulations. Assist Supervisor with monthly inspections completed and sent to maintenance manager. Assist with completing same inspection weekly with new associates to help ensure new associate is following and understands our safety expectation.
- Lead, motivate, develop and engage the maintenance associates to meet the needs of he workload
- Support weekly schedule to ensure adequate coverage for the required work. Monitor daily work and provide updates as required. Audit Preventive Maintenance program for effectiveness. Monitor and assist with the completion of emergency work and downtime events
- Provide necessary training and development opportunities for all team members. Work with Supervisor to identify and attend courses to improve management skills. Assist with new associate integration with existing staff in a timely manner
- Promote teamwork and a positive work environment between maintenance, operations, and other support departments (planning and scheduling, engineering, storeroom, etc) Work closely with Planning/Scheduling department in the development of weekly work orders, plan for the respective facilities and craftsmen to ensure company assets are maintained in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner
Minimum Education
High School graduate or GED preferred
Advanced electrical training preferred
Experience Requirements
- 5 years Sr Mechanic experience
- Valid state driver's license
- Satisfactory DOT drug test and physical
- Reading, writing, math and analytical skills
- General knowledge of computer, operating and network systems
- Basics of working around and using High Voltage equipment
- Basics of microprocessor-based equipment (loop controller, VFD, etc)
- Experience with gearbox systems, pump systems, conveyors, pneumatics and hydraulics
- Understand electric power formulas and the National Electric Code
- Read and interpret electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics
- Welding experience, mig and stick
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
- Able to move freely throughout the AgriBusiness facility
- Climb vertical heights (0-150')
- Climb vertical ladders
- Carry tools and equipment (0-100 lbs)
- Exposure to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees F)
- Humidity (0-100%)
- Noise (50db to 100db)
- Chemicals (SDS 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.
