Night Shift Maintenance Technician – Day One Training

Wayne Farms LLC; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Day One Training

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on large manufacturing equipment. You will work the 10:00pm-6:00am shift, with rotating weekends, and receive day-one on-the-job training.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, ability to read schematics, and strong communication, with a focus on minimizing downtime and maintaining safety standards across production lines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; vocational training preferred.
• Vocational certificate in welding, maintenance, electrical or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines to keep them in optimal condition.
• Identify root causes of unexpected breakdowns and repair promptly to reduce downtime.
• Record damaged parts and order replacements; prepare reports of work performed.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance and updates.
• Maintain shop areas, inventory, and tools; ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Collaborate with department heads on product changes and testing.
• Wear PPE and promote a zero-accident culture.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Read schematics

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Multilingual preferred

Organizational skills

Strong sense of urgency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational certificate (e.g. welding, maintenance, electrical)

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on large manufacturing equipment. You will work the 10:00pm-6:00am shift, with rotating weekends, and receive day-one on-the-job training.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, ability to read schematics, and strong communication, with a focus on minimizing downtime and maintaining safety standards across production lines.