Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Perdue AgriBusiness has an immediate opening for an Industrial Electromechanical Maintenance Technician at our facility in Cofield, NC . The essential function of this position is to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance to ensure the reliability of our AgriBusiness assets. We are looking for experience candidates, however we are willing to invest in training via an electrical apprenticeship program for enthusiastic candidates wiling to learn.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs and maintains machinery by utilizing both electrical and mechanical skills and knowledge

• Properly perform electrical and mechanical preventative maintenance plans to ensure the reliability of assets

• Install and diagnose basic electric circuits and PLC controlled equipment

• Servicing and maintaining equipment including motors, conveyor systems, power transmission systems, and other production-related equipment

• Communicating with the production team and maintaining a clean and safe work area

• Completing and submitting maintenance reports and preventive maintenance logs

Minimum Education

• High School or equivalent

Education Preferred

• Electrical or mechanical education or training is preferred

Experience Requirements

• Good knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance

• Experience welding, Mig and Stick

• Experience with power transmission systems, pumping systems, conveyors, pneumatics and hydraulics

• Excellent troubleshooting skills

• Basic computer skills

• Good communication skills

• Good time management skills

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is active. Able to move freely throughout the AgriBusiness facilities including climbing vertical ladders (0 - 150'), carrying tools and equipment (0 – 50 pounds), exposure to extreme temperatures (0 - 100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0 - 100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available). Must be able to wear protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus. Required to travel to remote AgriBusiness facilities.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.