Maintenance Technician - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available Day 1

On the Job Training

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and inspections on large manufacturing equipment (hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor systems). The role focuses on reducing downtime and ensuring optimal machine performance on the production floor.

You will read schematics, document work, coordinate with production leads, and participate in on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational certificate in a relevant field preferred (i.e. welding, maintenance, electrical).
• Ability to read and understand schematics/blueprints to diagnose problems.

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 quickly to reduce downtime.
• Record damaged or worn parts and order replacements as needed.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed and maintain organized shop areas.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance and communicate findings to leadership.
• Collaborate with department heads on equipment modifications and new products.
• Participate in solution implementation and testing of modifications.
• Wear PPE in all required areas to promote a zero-accident culture.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read schematics/blueprints

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Multilingual (preferred)

Organizational skills

Customer-centric attitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational certificate (welding, maintenance, electrical, etc.) preferred

Job description

SHIFT DETAILS:

Maintenance 1st Processing

• 2nd Shift 1:00 pm -10:00 pm

• 3rd Shift 10:00 pm - 7 am

Maintenance Second Processing

• 2nd Shift 2:30 pm - 10:30pm

• 3rd Shift 10:00pm -7:00 Am

• Benefits available Day 1

• On the Job Training

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 mannerExcellent 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.