Summary

Service and maintain electrical systems or equipment in a plant complex or facility.

Benefits

This position has a target wage of $30.06 per hour, with negotiated increases. Overtime may be available. In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k), critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely diagnose, perform preventative maintenance as assigned and resolve all operational and process failures with facility manchinery and equipment, such as conveyance systems, Dust Control systems, and Fire Suppression systems, etc.
• Read, interpret, and understand manufacturer equipment manuals and electronic and electrical schematic diagrams.
• Perform preventive maintenance as assigned. Generate and submit paperwork relative to work performed, e.g., PM (preventative maintaince) sheet, work order, and work record logs.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and outages during both on and off duty hours to ensure operations continue on a 24 hour a day basis.
• Perform all equipment repairs and daily work within OSHA regulations, lockout-tagout and company safety book guidelines. Inform maintenance and production supervisors of potential problems. 
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company
• Compile and complete paperwork relative to repairs to include, but not limited to JSA's and proactive observations; ability to respond to emergency calls during non-scheduled hours.
• Perform all work within safety guidelines established by company policy and local/state/federal agencies, such as OSHA, WISHA, EPA, NEC,NFPA, etc; and perform other tasks as assigned. 

Minimum Education

High School or equivalent.

Experience Requirements

Reading, writing, math and analytical skills required. Required skills may also include trouble shooting switches, 3 phase motor and service light fixtures and ballasts.

Experience Preferred

Specialized/Technical Knowledge Preferred:

• PLC-based Industrial Controls and Automation Fundamentals
• Process Sensors/Switches (Digital and Analog)
• 3 - Phase Motor Circuits / Controllers / VFD's / Control Centers
• AC and DC Circuit Fundamentals
• Power Distribution/Switchgears
• Power Transmissions
• Dry Bulk Conveyance
• Some understanding of Process Improvement (RCA, Six Sigma, etc.)

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.