Complex Maintenance Technician

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Collins (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Mississippi is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, service and repair of large manufacturing equipment. You will read schematics, document work, and coordinate with managers to minimize downtime while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, ability to work extended shifts, and strong communication and organizational skills. Vocational certificate preferred; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Vocational certificate in welding, maintenance, electrical, or related field is preferred.
• Ability to take and pass internal testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on manufacturing equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing belts as needed.
• Identify root causes of breakdowns and repair equipment to minimize downtime.
• Record damaged or worn parts and order replacements; install parts.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed.
• Maintain shop areas, inventory, and supplies; organize tools.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance.
• Collaborate with department heads on product modifications and testing requirements.
• Propose and implement improvements based on tests and feedback.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read schematics/blueprints

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Multilingual preferred

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Customer-centric attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational certificate (welding/electrical) preferred

Ability to pass internal testing

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Maintenance Technician performs preventative, maintenance, and repairs of large manufacturing equipment (hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor, etc.).

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 equipmentGood 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.