Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic – Preventive & Repairs

waynefarms; Mississippi; On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Mississippi is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative, maintenance, and repairs of large manufacturing equipment including hydraulic and conveyor systems. The role requires reading schematics, basic computer entry, and strong safety discipline.

Responsibilities include inspections, root-cause analysis, parts replacement, and coordinating with managers to schedule work; a high energy, customer-centric attitude is valued.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical aptitude and ability to read schematics/blueprints.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with multiple levels of staff.
• Demonstrates organizational skills, attention to detail and sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines; clean, oil, lubricate, and replace belts as needed.
• Identify root causes of breakdowns and repair quickly to reduce downtime.
• Record damaged parts and order/ install replacements; prepare work reports.
• Maintain tools and shop areas; inventory and organize parts.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance and participate in product testing modifications.
• Wear PPE and adhere to safety policies to promote a safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Schematics reading

Communication skills

Multilingual

Organizational skills

Customer-centric

High energy

Sense of urgency

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational certificate

Job description

Wayne Farms in Mississippi is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative, maintenance, and repairs of large manufacturing equipment including hydraulic and conveyor systems. The role requires reading schematics, basic computer entry, and strong safety discipline.

Responsibilities include inspections, root-cause analysis, parts replacement, and coordinating with managers to schedule work; a high energy, customer-centric attitude is valued.