Maintenance Trainee- 1st Shift

waynefarms; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide general and preventive maintenance across food manufacturing equipment. The role requires knowledge of poultry processing machinery, adherence to PPE, and compliance with NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and applicable laws.

Candidates should have English fluency, the ability to read technical drawings, and experience with ammonia systems.

Qualifications

• General and preventive maintenance experience in food manufacturing.
• 2+ years industrial maintenance experience.
• Must read, write and comprehend English fluently.
• Able to work any day including Saturday or Sunday if needed.
• Basic knowledge of poultry machinery and processing equipment.
• Associate's Degree or Technical Certificate (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years experience with ammonia systems.
• Able to read technical drawings.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, especially those governing the food industry.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with PM Systems and Microsoft Applications.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and preventive maintenance on food manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain PPE and follow company policies and NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal laws.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Troubleshoot and maintain ammonia/refrigeration systems as required.
• Work in a fast-paced production environment and lift up to 100 lbs as needed.

Skills

General maintenance

Preventive maintenance

English fluency

Read technical drawings

PM Systems

Ammonia/refrigeration knowledge

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Education

Associate's Degree or Technical Certificate

Tools

Ammonia refrigeration equipment

Job description

Primary Function

Provide general and preventive maintenance in food manufacturing industry equipment, and have basic knowledge of tools and equipment, and how to use them. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

Minimum Skill Levels and Work Experience

• General and preventive maintenance experience in food manufacturing industry.
• 2+ years previous experience in industrial maintenance.
• Able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English fluently.
• Able to work any day including Saturday or Sunday if needed.
• Basic knowledge of machinery including 1st processing poultry machinery, de-boning, and marination equipment.
• Associate's Degree or Technical Certificate (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years experience with ammonia systems.
• Able to read technical drawings.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, especially those governing the food industry.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on PM Systems and Microsoft Applications.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Willingness to take breaks at flexible times.
• Occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
• Frequently and constantly walks throughout the facility.
• Frequently stoops, kneels, and crawls.
• Climb occasionally.
• Constantly subject to extremely wet and cold environments as well as wet and hot environments.

Preferred Skill Levels and Work Experience

• General and preventive maintenance experience in poultry industry.
• 2+ years previous experience in industrial maintenance.
• DSI experience.
• Ammonia/Refrigeration skills and experience.

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.