Maintenance Technician Lead

Join our team as a Maintenance Technician Lead where you will provide maintenance support, as well as inspire and influence the Maintenance Technicians to drive a culture of continuous improvement around maintenance reliability, while building a proactive culture of safety. Schedule for this role is 4pm - 2:30 am, Monday through Friday (one Sunday shift a month). This position has a target wage of $29.20 - $43.80 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). Overtime may be available. 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 and Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs highly technically complex tasks and decision-making while overseeing a team of Maintenance Technicians.
• Must be able to demonstrate/achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech III proficiency within 10 months of hire.
• Leads team to deliver all planned work assigned.
• Coach, mentor and guide the team on a daily basis, including assisting with new hire onboarding.
• Supports a team that promotes Perdue Values and Leadership Behaviors.
• In collaboration with the supervisors, provide real time direction to the associates on the team in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Plans and allocates real time resources to effectively staff and accomplish the work to meet departmental productivity and quality goals.
• Plans, evaluates, and improves the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and output.
• Establishes, maintains relevant controls, and feedback systems to monitor the operation of the department.
• Learn and observe all safety precautions as required by Perdue.
• Maintains records and prepares clear and concise oral and written reports.
• Works all required work schedules.

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-yr Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance preferred

Experience Requirements:

• Years experience in Industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on Mechanical and Electrical Equipment, and/or Equivalent Military Experience.
• Expert Proficiency in Hydraulics, Mechanics, Electrical, Welding and Rigging.
• Intermediate Proficiency with PLC.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain Perdue Farms QEW Certification.
• Experience Preferred Line leadership experience.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, reaching overhead and/or at shoulder level, lifting (50 lbs.) and/or repetitive tasks throughout the day.
• Position requires occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
• Day travel to nearby locations sometimes required.
• May need to access files, supplies, and equipment.
• 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 lbs. to 110 lbs.
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing plant.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.