2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic: Preventive & Quick Repairs

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive and reactive maintenance on large manufacturing equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyors, and related machinery. You will identify root causes of breakdowns, order parts, and maintain records.

Responsibilities include coordinating maintenance scheduling, testing modifications, and collaborating with product management to implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints to diagnose problems.
• Good computer literacy to enter work records in the system.
• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Multilingual ability is strongly preferred.
• Ability to handle and resolve most issues efficiently.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• High energy and strong sense of urgency in work pace.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines to keep them in optimal condition.
• Identify root causes of breakdowns, repair quickly to minimize downtime.
• Record damaged or worn parts; order and install replacements as needed.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed.
• Clean, organize, inventory, and maintain shop areas, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance.
• Collaborate with department heads on new products and required modifications.
• Make modifications and run tests; discuss results with the product manager.
• Identify improvement opportunities and participate in implementation.
• Wear PPE in all applicable areas to support a zero-accident culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Read schematics

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Multilingual

Issue resolution

Organization

Customer-focused

Urgency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational certificate in maintenance/electrical/welding

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive and reactive maintenance on large manufacturing equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyors, and related machinery. You will identify root causes of breakdowns, order parts, and maintain records.

Responsibilities include coordinating maintenance scheduling, testing modifications, and collaborating with product management to implement improvements.