Maintenance Technician- 3rd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 3,523,000 - 5,018,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

On-the-job training

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections on large manufacturing equipment. The role operates on a Monday–Friday night shift to support continuous production and requires strong mechanical aptitude and schematics literacy.

The position offers on-the-job training, benefits from day one, and a starting pay rate of $31.35 per hour. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with vocational certification

Qualifications

• Meets education and experience criteria for maintenance in manufacturing.
• Ability to read schematics and diagnose equipment problems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Identify root causes of breakdowns; repair to reduce downtime.
• Record and report damaged parts; order and install replacements.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed.
• Maintain shop areas, inventory, and tools.
• Coordinate with managers for regular maintenance scheduling.
• Collaborate on product changes and equipment Modifications.
• Lead or participate in improvement projects as needed.
• Adhere to PPE and safety policies.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Schematics reading

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization

Urgency mindset

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

SHIFT DETAILS

Monday-Friday 9:00pm-5:30am Pay Rate-$31.35 Benefits available Day One 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 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.

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.

Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms.