Maintenance Mechanic: Preventive Care & Rapid Repairs

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance, service, and repairs on large manufacturing equipment. The role requires diagnosing issues, ordering parts, and reporting on maintenance activities in a fast-paced production setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, a vocational certificate preferred, and strong mechanical aptitude with experience reading schematics.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational certificate in welding, maintenance or electrical preferred.
• Ability to take and pass internal required testing.
• Mechanically inclined with relevant manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read schematics/blueprints to diagnose problems.
• Good computer literacy and ability to enter work records.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines, including cleaning, oiling, lubricating, and belt changes as needed.
• Identify root causes of unexpected breakdowns and repair quickly to reduce downtime.
• Record and report damaged parts and order/install replacements as needed.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed.
• Maintain shop areas: organize, inventory, stock tools and supplies.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Collaborate with department heads on new products and required modifications.
• Make test runs and alterations to machinery based on test results.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, present to leadership, and participate in implementation.
• Wear PPE in all areas where mandated to promote a zero-accident culture.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Schematics reading

Communication skills

Multilingual

Organizational skills

Customer-focused

Education

High School diploma

Vocational certificate (welding/electrical/maintenance)

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance, service, and repairs on large manufacturing equipment. The role requires diagnosing issues, ordering parts, and reporting on maintenance activities in a fast-paced production setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, a vocational certificate preferred, and strong mechanical aptitude with experience reading schematics.