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Maintenance Technician I
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Perdue Agribusiness
Cofield, NC (In Person)
$50,960 Salary, Full-Time
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Summary Launch your maintenance career with a team that's invested in your success. As a Maintenance Technician I, you'll work alongside a skilled and diverse team to keep our plant running safely and efficiently by supporting machinery performance and maintenance reliability. This role offers hands-on, on-the-job training where you'll build real-world industrial maintenance experience while earning additional certifications and expanding your technical skill set. If you're eager to learn, enjoy working with your hands, and want a clear path for growth, this is the perfect opportunity to get started and grow with us. This position will be responsible for weekly overnight travel to assist our local facilities in North Carolina and Virginia. Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities Must be able to demonstrate/achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech I proficiency within 10 months of hire. Assist with maintaining equipment, troubleshooting issues, and performing routine inspections. Perform basic troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment. May assist in managing the machines' performance by doing equipment set up and production changeovers. Respond to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner. Maintain work records and prepare clear and concise oral and written reports. Understand and follow all safety standards and quality protocols to ensure production exceeds the standards. Collaborate well with production associates to solve problems with reliability and urgency. Recognize and report unusual, inefficient, or dangerous mechanical and electrical situations. Utilize appropriate safety precautions, methods, and apparatus to minimize and withstand exposure to chemicals, dust, and mechanical and electrical hazards. Learn and observe all safety precautions as required by Perdue. Work all required work schedules. Day travel to nearby locations is sometimes required. Minimum Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED and Equivalent Experience. 0-3 Years experience in Industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on Mechanical and Electrical Equipment, and/or Equivalent Military Experience. Beginner proficiency in Hydraulics, Mechanics, Electrical, Welding and Rigging. Commitment to Continuous Learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing. Preferred Education and Experience 2-year Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance. Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors 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.