Master Maintenance Mechanic – Manufacturing Equipment

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Mineola (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and repair on large manufacturing equipment in our facility in Mineola, Texas. You will inspect, service, and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, ability to read schematics, good computer literacy, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read schematics

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Multilingual preferred

Organizational skills

Customer-centric attitude

High energy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational certificate (welding/electrical)

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and repair on large manufacturing equipment in our facility in Mineola, Texas. You will inspect, service, and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, ability to read schematics, good computer literacy, and strong communication.