Mechanical/Electrical 1

Sanderson Farms, Inc.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Decatur, AL is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to assist in the maintenance and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and conveying systems within our poultry processing plant. The role requires reading blueprints, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting to keep equipment running within specifications.

Qualified candidates have at least 1 year of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent mechanical/electrical knowledge, a High School Diploma

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; NOCTI Mechanical/Electrical Level 1 required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in industrial machine predictive and preventative maintenance or demonstrated mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Intermediate math and computer skills.
• Ability to operate basic hand and power tools.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic and honesty.

Responsibilities

• Repair and perform preventive maintenance on industrial machinery (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveying systems) using blueprints to ensure safe operation.
• Identify root causes and perform repairs by welding, fabricating parts, basic pipefitting or replacing defective components.
• Notify appropriate personnel if further attention is required.
• Identify unsafe conditions and correct them.
• Report to appropriate personnel if unable to correct on own.
• Assist with maintaining a file of blueprints, manuals and procedures.
• Comply with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and all laws and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Math skills

Basic hand tools

Self-motivation

Night/weekend hours

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma; NOCTI Level 1 (Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Primarily responsible for assisting in the maintenance and repair of various mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and conveying systems/types of industrial equipment for poultry processing plant. Perform preventative and predictive maintenance using blueprints and diagrams to verify that all equipment is operating within required specifications and tolerances. May perform periodic testing and inspections, troubleshooting and repairs. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Under general supervision, repair and perform preventative maintenance on industrial machinery (i.e. mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveying systems, etc) using blueprint and schematic drawings to ensure equipment is performing safely to required specifications
• Identify root cause of basic mechanical issues and performs repairs by welding, fabricating parts, basic pipefitting or replacing defective component
• Notify appropriate personnel if further attention is required
• Identify unsafe conditions and corrects
• Reports to appropriate personnel if unable to correct on own
• Assist with maintaining a file of blueprints and operating manuals and procedures as needed
• Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent Pass NOCTI Mechanical/Electrical test, Level 1 required.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum 1 year experience in industrial machine predictive and preventative maintenance or demonstrated applicable mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Intermediate math and computer skills
• Ability to operate/use basic hand and power tools
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand up to 8 hours
• Lift up to 60 lbs
• May be exposed to heat (99ºF, 37ºC) and cold (45ºF, 4ºC)
• Exposure to wet and dusty environment
• Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling
• Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.)
• Work around raw, live animal odors

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.