Complex Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift

Complex Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Maintenance Mechanic performs preventive maintenance, routine maintenance, and repairs of large manufacturing equipment (hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor, etc.) at Wayne Farms.

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines, including cleaning, oiling, lubricating, and changing belts as necessary to ensure machines are in optimal working condition.
• Identify the root cause of unexpected breakdowns of machines; repair quickly and efficiently to decrease downtime.
• Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts, ordering and installing replacement parts for machines as needed.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed.
• Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and otherwise maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Collaborate with department heads regarding new products being added and required modifications.
• Make necessary modifications and implement test runs; confer with product manager regarding test results and make additional alterations to machinery as required.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, present to appropriate leader, and implement or lead solution implementation.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas where mandatory to promote a zero‑accident culture.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational certificate in an appropriate field (e.g., welding, maintenance, electrical) is preferred.
• Ability to take and pass internal required testing.

• Mechanically inclined with relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, blueprints, etc. to diagnose problems with manufacturing equipment.
• Good computer literacy with ability to enter work records in appropriate program.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner; multi‑lingual strongly preferred.
• Ability to handle and resolve most issues efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, planning skills, and high attention to detail.
• Strong customer‑centric attitude, high energy level, and a strong sense of urgency.

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory.

• Ability to work extended shifts (holiday, weekend, and/or extended) as business need requires.
• Ability to work in cold/humid or hot/dusty environments as needed.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, crawling, stooping, kneeling, etc. with ability to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

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.