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 is seeking an Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Mechanic in Salisbury, MD to support our Soybean Processing facility. 

This position will be responsible to perform assigned electrical and/or mechanical duties within 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 and Electrical equipment. Diagnose failures to mechanical and electrical equipment and make repairs. Rebuild mechanical and electrical equipment. Fabricate sheet metal and conduit. 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 assigned tasks as assigned Minimum Education High School or equivalent Advanced electrical training preferred Experience Requirements 1 - 4 years of related experience General knowledge of computer, operating and network systems Basics of working around and using High Voltage equipment Basics of microprocessor-based equipment (loop controllers, VFD, etc.) Experience with gearbox systems, pump systems, conveyors, pneumatics and hydraulics Welding experience, mig and stick

 

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is active. Able to move freely throughout the AgriBusiness facilities to include 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 to include self-contained breathing apparatus.  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.