About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience within a plant operations environment. You will work alongside maintenance and operations teams on projects that support equipment performance and reliability. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, downtime reduction, and reliability optimization while allowing you to apply academic knowledge to business challenges.
What you'll do#
- Track and report Repair & Maintenance (R&M) spending.
- Assist with downtime analysis to identify performance trends and capacity improvements.
- Participate in root cause analysis for equipment failures.
- Update preventative maintenance schedules in the EAM/CMMS system.
- Scrub CMMS data to ensure record accuracy.
- Analyze data from predictive maintenance technology to identify potential failures.
- Collaborate with teams on reliability projects to improve equipment uptime.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited 2-4 year college or technical program.
- A 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Studies in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Reliability Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with mechanical or electrical systems, reliability tools, or maintenance practices.
Location & details#
- Location: Georgetown, Delaware.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
About Perdue Farms
Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation family-owned food and agriculture company founded in 1920. Based in Salisbury, Maryland, the firm employs over 10,000 people. It produces a protein portfolio that includes poultry, beef, pork, and lamb under several brands. The company also operates Perdue AgriBusiness to provide international agricultural services.
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