Mechanical & Electrical Industrial Maintenance Tech (Night)

waynefarms; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Decatur, AL is seeking a maintenance technician to repair and maintain mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor systems in a poultry processing facility.

The role requires 1 year of related experience, ability to read blueprints, and proficiency with basic tools. Night and weekend shifts may be required; the position emphasizes safety compliance and operational reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in industrial machine preventive maintenance.
• Pass NOCTI Mechanical/Electrical test, Level 1.
• Ability to operate basic hand and power tools.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, repair and perform preventative maintenance on industrial machinery (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveying systems) using blueprints to meet safety specs.
• Identify root causes and perform repairs by welding, fabricating parts, basic pipefitting or replacing defective components; notify when further attention is needed.
• Identify unsafe conditions and correct where possible, report if unable to fix.
• Maintain files of blueprints and operating manuals as needed.
• Comply with all company policies and regulations.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Blueprint reading

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Tool use

Education

High School Diploma

NOCTI Level 1

Tools

Welding

Job description

Wayne Farms in Decatur, AL is seeking a maintenance technician to repair and maintain mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor systems in a poultry processing facility.

The role requires 1 year of related experience, ability to read blueprints, and proficiency with basic tools. Night and weekend shifts may be required; the position emphasizes safety compliance and operational reliability.