Job Description
In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.
Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Read, interpret and understand manufacturers' equipment manuals, preventative (PM) task sheets and safety policies.
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Perform equipment adjustments and repairs, preventative maintenance and emergency breakdowns.
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Perform specific duties during both production and non-production hours in a timely manner with OSHA Lockout/Tagout and Company safety regulations.
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Monitor performance of equipment and informs maintenance and production supervisors of potential problems.
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Maintain logbooks by applying math skills through the equipment PM stages to calibrate machinery to performance standards.
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Provide "hands on" training and direction to lower-level mechanics and techs in properly servicing, repairing and maintaining the equipment operated by the Company.
Minimum Education and Experience
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High School or equivalent.
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2-4 years’ experience.
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Reading, writing and analytical skills are required.
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Must always have all personal tools and be able to use and operate hand tools and industrial shop equipment.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors
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Position is active. On the plant floor activities such as troubleshooting and re-design of existing systems are routine.
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May need to move equipment occasionally.
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May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
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Position requires an associate to have the ability to move throughout the complex and all facilities.
When in a plant environment:
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Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
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May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
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May handle products from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
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May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
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May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, and processing facility.
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Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.