Maintenance Technician - 1st and 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking a maintenance technician to support the poultry processing plant with preventive and predictive maintenance of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveying systems. You will read blueprints/diagrams to ensure equipment runs within specifications and tolerances, perform periodic testing, and repair as needed. The role requires 1 year of relevant experience and NOCTI Level 1; you must lift up to 60 lbs and work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Pass NOCTI Mechanical/Electrical test, Level 1 required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in industrial machine predictive and preventative maintenance or demonstrated applicable mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Ability to operate/use basic hand and power tools.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on industrial machinery using blueprint and schematic drawings.
• Identify root causes of mechanical issues and perform repairs by welding, fabricating parts, basic pipefitting or replacing defective components.
• Identify unsafe conditions and correct them; report if unable to correct.
• Assist with maintaining blueprints, operating manuals and procedures.
• Work in compliance with safety policies and regulations.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Math skills

Computer skills

Tool operation

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Blueprints

Job description

SHIFT HOURS:1st Shift: 5:30am-7:00pm2nd Shift: 5:25 pm-6:00 amJOB INCENTIVES:Pay starting at $25.45/hrBenefits available on Day 1On-the-job trainingPRIMARY FUNCTION:Primarily responsible for assisting in the maintenance and repair of various mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and conveying systems/types of industrial equipment for poultry processing plant. Perform preventative and predictive maintenance using blueprints and diagrams to verify that all equipment is operating within required specifications and tolerances. May perform periodic testing and inspections, troubleshooting and repairs. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:Under general supervision, repair and perform preventative maintenance on industrial machinery (i.e. mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveying systems, etc) using blueprint and schematic drawings to ensure equipment is performing safely to required specificationsIdentify root cause of basic mechanical issues and performs repairs by welding, fabricating parts, basic pipefitting or replacing defective component; notify appropriate personnel if further attention is requiredIdentify unsafe conditions and corrects; reports to appropriate personnel if unable to correct on ownAssist with maintaining a file of blueprints and operating manuals and procedures as neededWork in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulationsAll other duties as assignedEDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalentPass NOCTI Mechanical/Electrical test, Level 1 requiredEXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:Minimum 1 year experience in industrial machine predictive and preventative maintenance or demonstrated applicable mechanical and electrical knowledgeIntermediate math and computer skillsAbility to operate/use basic hand and power toolsAbility to work unsupervised and self-motivateAbility to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hoursSound work ethic, honesty and moral characterPreferred Industrial Maintenance ExperienceSAFETY REQUIREMENTS:Follow departmental and company safety policies and programsMust wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Stand up to 8 hoursLift up to 60 lbsMay be exposed to heat (99ºF, 37ºC) and cold (45ºF, 4ºC)Exposure to wet and dusty environmentFrequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawlingRoll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.)Work around raw, live animal odorsWe 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.