Complex Maintenance - Truck Shop

waynefarms; Mississippi; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Mississippi is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and routine servicing of hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems. The role requires reading schematics, basic PC data entry, and strong communication across teams.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting breakdowns, reporting worn parts, stocking supplies, and coordinating maintenance schedules with supervisors.

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical aptitude and experience with manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics/blueprints to diagnose problems.
• Proficiency with basic computer record-keeping and data entry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; multilingual abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines to keep them in optimal condition.
• Identify root causes of unexpected breakdowns and repair quickly to reduce downtime.
• Record damaged parts, order replacements, and install them as needed.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed and maintain clean, organized shop areas.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines and coordinate improvements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Multilingual

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Vocational certificate (Welding / Maintenance / Electrical)

Ability to pass internal testing

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Maintenance Mechanic 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 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.