Night Shift Maintenance Technician: Preventive & Repairs

Wayne Farms LLC; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 3,523,000 - 5,018,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

On-the-job training

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections on large manufacturing equipment. The role operates on a Monday–Friday night shift to support continuous production and requires strong mechanical aptitude and schematics literacy.

The position offers on-the-job training, benefits from day one, and a starting pay rate of $31.35 per hour. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with vocational certification

Qualifications

• Meets education and experience criteria for maintenance in manufacturing.
• Ability to read schematics and diagnose equipment problems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Identify root causes of breakdowns; repair to reduce downtime.
• Record and report damaged parts; order and install replacements.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed.
• Maintain shop areas, inventory, and tools.
• Coordinate with managers for regular maintenance scheduling.
• Collaborate on product changes and equipment Modifications.
• Lead or participate in improvement projects as needed.
• Adhere to PPE and safety policies.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Schematics reading

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization

Urgency mindset

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational certificate (welding/maintenance/electrical, etc.)

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections on large manufacturing equipment. The role operates on a Monday–Friday night shift to support continuous production and requires strong mechanical aptitude and schematics literacy.

The position offers on-the-job training, benefits from day one, and a starting pay rate of $31.35 per hour. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with vocational certification