Master Skilled Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveying systems, ensuring equipment runs at peak performance.

You will read schematics, order parts, document work, and coordinate with managers to schedule service while wearing PPE and maintaining a clean, safe work area. This role emphasizes reliability and a proactive approach in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; vocational certificate in related field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing maintenance and reading schematics.
• Ability to document work and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and inspect equipment.
• Identify root causes and repair to minimize downtime.
• Record parts usage and order replacements.
• Prepare reports detailing work performed.
• Maintain clean and organized shop areas and inventory.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule maintenance on machines.
• Follow PPE and safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanical

Schematics reading

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Multilingual

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational certificate (related field)

Job description

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.

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 by applying online today.