Maintenance Mechanic (Salisbury, MD, US, 21804)

Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.

Summary

Perdue AgriBusiness has an exciting opportunity for Maintenance Mechanics for day and night shift at our facility located in Salisbury, MD. This position is responsible for performing assigned maintenance duties within the scope of classification to include equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, emergency breakdown, and equipment failure. 

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform routine preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment
  • Diagnose failures to mechanical equipment and make repairs
  • Rebuild mechanical equipment
  • Fabricate sheet metal
  • Compile and complete paperwork relative to repairs to include but not limited to work orders, time cards, and job cards
  • Perform all work within safety guidelines established by local, state, and federal agencies as well as company policies
  • Respond to calls after hours and on weekends to repair mechanical equipment failures
  • Perform other tasks as assigned

Minimum Education

  • High School or equivalent required
  • Advanced or additional mechanical training preferred

Experience Requirements

  • 0 - 3 years of mechanical related experience
  • Valid state drivers license
  • Reading, writing and analytical skills are required
  • General knowledge of computer, operation and network systems
  • Experience with gearbox systems, pump systems, conveyors, pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Read and interpret pneumatic and hydraulic schematics
  • Welding experience, mig and  stick

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

  • Able to move freely throughout the Agribusiness facility
  • Walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, working with arms above shoulder level
  • Climbing vertical heights (0-180')
  • carrying tools and equipment (0-50 pounds)
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit)
  • Humidity, (0-100%)
  • Noise (50db to 100db) 
  • Must be able to wear protective equipment to include self-contained breathing apparatus
  • May be required to travel to remote AgriBusiness facilities

 

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

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