Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits first day

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is hiring an industrial maintenance technician to repair and maintain mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and conveying systems in our poultry processing facility. You will perform preventative maintenance, follow blueprints, and ensure equipment operates within specifications and safety standards.

The role requires at least 1 year of related maintenance experience, basic math and computer skills, and ability to work nights or extended shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 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.
• Intermediate math and computer skills.
• Ability to operate/use basic hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, repair and perform preventative maintenance on industrial machinery using blueprint and schematic drawings to ensure equipment is performing safely to required specifications.
• Identify root cause of basic mechanical issues and perform repairs by welding, fabricating parts, basic pipefitting or replacing defective component; notify appropriate personnel if further attention is required.
• Identify unsafe conditions and corrects; reports to appropriate personnel if unable to correct on own.
• Assist with maintaining a file of blueprints and operating manuals and procedures as needed.
• Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Welding

Electrical knowledge

Math

Tools

Education

High School Diploma

NOCTI Mechanical/Electrical Level 1

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Blueprints

Job description

PAY

(($25.65 - $35.50) + $3,000 Sign & Stay Bonus 3rd: 9:00PM - 5:30 AM)

BENEFITS

Available first day of hire

PRIMARY 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 specifications
• Identify 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 required
• Identify unsafe conditions and corrects; reports to appropriate personnel if unable to correct on own
• Assist with maintaining a file of blueprints and operating manuals and procedures as needed
• Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent Pass NOCTI Mechanical/Electrical test, Level 1 required

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum 1 year experience in industrial machine predictive and preventative maintenance or demonstrated applicable mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Intermediate math and computer skills
• Ability to operate/use basic hand and power tools
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand up to 8 hours
• Lift up to 60 lbs
• May be exposed to heat (99ºF, 37ºC) and cold (45ºF, 4ºC)
• Exposure to wet and dusty environment
• Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling
• Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.)
• Work around raw, live animal odors

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.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms.

Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation.

Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer.

By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.