Poultry Feed Mill Maintenance Technician

Wayne Farms; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms is seeking a maintenance technician for its Elkin, NC facility to perform general and preventive maintenance on food industry equipment. The role requires reading technical drawings, English fluency, and comfort with ammonia/refrigeration systems, all while adhering to PPE and company policies.

The candidate should have an associate degree or technical certificate and 3+ years of relevant, hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing, with ability to work weekends if required.

Qualifications

• General and preventive maintenance experience in food manufacturing.
• 2+ years in industrial maintenance; 3+ years in manufacturing environment.
• Fluent English: speak, read, write, comprehend.
• Able to lift up to 100 lbs and work in wet/cold or hot environments.
• Read technical drawings and understand regulatory requirements for the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and preventive maintenance on food industry equipment.
• Follow PPE protocols and company policies.
• Maintain and operate PM systems.
• Work flexible schedules including weekends if needed.

Skills

General maintenance

Industrial maintenance

English fluent

Read drawings

Regulatory knowledge

PM systems

Ammonia/refrigeration

DSI experience

Poultry equipment

Ammonia systems

Education

Associate degree / Technical certificate

Tools

PM Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wayne Farms is seeking a maintenance technician for its Elkin, NC facility to perform general and preventive maintenance on food industry equipment. The role requires reading technical drawings, English fluency, and comfort with ammonia/refrigeration systems, all while adhering to PPE and company policies.

The candidate should have an associate degree or technical certificate and 3+ years of relevant, hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing, with ability to work weekends if required.