Hatchery Maintenance - 1st Shift

Wayne Farms•Waco, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Maintenance Mechanic performs preventative, maintenance, and repairs of large manufacturing equipment (hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor, etc.). A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms by applying online today.

Requirements

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
Must have good 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 in an efficient and effective manner
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects, planning skills, and a high attention to detail
Must possess a 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

Nice To Haves

Vocational certificate in appropriate field (i.e. welding, maintenance, electrical, etc.) preferred
multi-lingual strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines, including cleaning, oiling, lubricating, changing belts machinery as necessary to ensure machines are in optimal working condition
Identify root cause of unexpected breakdowns of machines; repair quickly and efficiently to decrease downtime for machine
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 maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies as needed
Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
Collaborate with department heads regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required
Make necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required
Identify opportunities for improvement, present to appropriate leader, and implement, lead or participate in solution implementation
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas where mandatory helping to promote a zero-accident culture
Perform additional relevant duties as assigned