2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic: Preventive & Quick Repairs

Wayne Farms LLC; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveying systems, ensuring equipment runs at peak performance.

You will read schematics, order parts, document work, and coordinate with managers to schedule service while wearing PPE and maintaining a clean, safe work area. This role emphasizes reliability and a proactive approach in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; vocational certificate in related field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing maintenance and reading schematics.
• Ability to document work and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and inspect equipment.
• Identify root causes and repair to minimize downtime.
• Record parts usage and order replacements.
• Prepare reports detailing work performed.
• Maintain clean and organized shop areas and inventory.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule maintenance on machines.
• Follow PPE and safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanical

Schematics reading

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Multilingual

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational certificate (related field)

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveying systems, ensuring equipment runs at peak performance.

You will read schematics, order parts, document work, and coordinate with managers to schedule service while wearing PPE and maintaining a clean, safe work area. This role emphasizes reliability and a proactive approach in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.