Complex Maintenance Mechanic - Hatchery 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day One

On-the-job training

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on large manufacturing equipment. The role requires reading schematics, diagnosing issues, and maintaining records. You’ll work the 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM shift with on-the-job training and benefits starting day one.

Responsibilities include inspections, part replacement, shop organization, and coordinating with managers for scheduled maintenance. Strong communication and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational certificate in welding, maintenance, electrical, or related field preferred.
• Ability to read schematics/blueprints to diagnose problems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines, including cleaning, oiling, lubricating, changing belts as necessary to ensure machines are in optimal working condition.
• Identify root cause of unexpected breakdowns of machines; repair quickly and efficiently to decrease downtime for machine.
• Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts, ordering and installing replacement parts for machines as needed.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed.
• Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and otherwise maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies as needed.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Collaborate with department heads regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Make necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, present to appropriate leader, and implement, lead or participate in solution implementation.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas where mandatory helping to promote a zero-accident culture.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Schematics reading

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma

Vocational certificate

Job description

ON THE JOB TRAINING
SHIFT HOURS: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SHIFT PAY: $27.55 - $33.30
Benefits Available Day One
ON THE JOB TRAINING
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Maintenance Mechanic performs preventative, maintenance, and repairs of large manufacturing equipment (hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor, etc.).
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines, including cleaning, oiling, lubricating, changing belts machinery as necessary to ensure machines are in optimal working condition
• Identify root cause of unexpected breakdowns of machines; repair quickly and efficiently to decrease downtime for machine
• Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts, ordering and installing replacement parts for machines as needed
• Prepare reports documenting work performed.
• Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies as needed
• Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Collaborate with department heads regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required
• Make necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required
• Identify opportunities for improvement, present to appropriate leader, and implement, lead or participate in solution implementation
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas where mandatory helping to promote a zero-accident culture
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned
  

Supervisor Responsibilities

• None. This is an individual contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy
  

EDUCATION And CERTIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Vocational certificate in appropriate field (i.e. welding, maintenance, electrical, etc.) preferred
• Ability to take and pass internal required testing
  

Experience And Skills

• Mechanically inclined with relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and understand schematics, blueprints, etc. to diagnose problems with manufacturing equipment
• Good computer literacy with ability to enter work records in appropriate program
• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner; multi-lingual strongly preferred
• Ability to handle and resolve most issues in an efficient and effective manner
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects, planning skills, and a high attention to detail
• Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency
  

Safety Requirements

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work extended shifts (holiday, weekend and/or extended) as business need requires
• Ability to work in cold/ humid or hot/ dusty environments as needed
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, crawling, stooping, kneeling, etc. with ability to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
• Must be able to visually inspect machines
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.