Complex Maintenance Technician

Wayne Farms LLC; Ora (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on large manufacturing equipment in our Mississippi facility. You will diagnose issues, replace worn parts, and document work performed to ensure reliable operation.

Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined with experience in reading schematics, maintaining records, and collaborating with department heads. A strong safety mindset and ability to work extended shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Reading schematics/blueprints to diagnose problems.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, across all levels.
• Multilingual abilities preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Customer-centric attitude and sense of urgency for maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines, including cleaning, oiling, lubricating, and replacing belts as needed.
• Identify root causes of breakdowns and repair to minimize downtime.
• Record and report damaged or worn parts and install replacements.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed and maintain shop areas.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule routine maintenance.
• Collaborate with department heads on new products or modifications requiring machinery changes.
• Wear PPE and follow safety policies.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Read schematics

Communication skills

Multilingual preferred

Organizational skills

Customer-centric attitude

High energy

Sense of urgency

Problem solving

Learning on the fly

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational certificate (welding, maintenance, electrical)

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 conditionIdentify root cause of unexpected breakdowns of machines; repair quickly and efficiently to decrease downtime for machineRecord and report damaged, worn, or broken parts, ordering and installing replacement parts for machines as neededPrepare reports documenting work performed.Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies as neededCoordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.Collaborate with department heads regarding new products being added and modifications that will be requiredMake necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as requiredIdentify opportunities for improvement, present to appropriate leader, and implement, lead or participate in solution implementationWear personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas where mandatory helping to promote a zero-accident culturePerform additional relevant duties as assignedSUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:None. This is an individual contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal SavvyEDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:High School diploma or equivalentVocational certificate in appropriate field (i.e. welding, maintenance, electrical, etc.) preferredAbility to take and pass internal required testingEXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:Mechanically inclined with relevant experience in a manufacturing environmentAbility to read and understand schematics, blueprints, etc. to diagnose problems with manufacturing equipmentGood computer literacy with ability to enter work records in appropriate programMust 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 preferredAbility to handle and resolve most issues in an efficient and effective mannerExcellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects, planning skills, and a high attention to detailMust possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgencySAFETY REQUIREMENTS:Follow departmental and company safety policies and programsWear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatoryPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to work extended shifts (holiday, weekend and/or extended) as business need requiresAbility to work in cold/ humid or hot/ dusty environments as neededProlonged periods of standing, walking, crawling, stooping, kneeling, etc. with ability to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machineryMust be able to visually inspect machinesMust be able to lift and carry up to 50 poundsWe 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.