Maintenance Technician

Wayne Farms • Mocksville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Wayne-Sanderson is now hiring a Maintenance Technician primarily responsible for assisting in the maintenance and repair of various mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and conveying systems/types of industrial equipment for a poultry processing plant. The role involves performing preventative and predictive maintenance using blueprints and diagrams to ensure equipment operates within required specifications and tolerances. Responsibilities include periodic testing, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs, all performed in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state, and federal regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Pass NOCTI Mechanical/Electrical test, Level 1 required
• Minimum 1 year experience in industrial machine predictive and preventative maintenance or demonstrated applicable mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Intermediate math and computer skills
• Ability to operate/use basic hand and power tools
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character
• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.
• Experience working with electrical systems
• Experience working with automated equipment or control systems

Responsibilities

• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on industrial machinery (i.e. mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveying systems, etc) using blueprint and schematic drawings to ensure equipment is performing safely to required specifications
• Identify root cause of basic mechanical issues and performs repairs by welding, fabricating parts, basic pipefitting or replacing defective component; notify appropriate personnel if further attention is required
• Identify unsafe conditions and corrects; reports to appropriate personnel if unable to correct on own
• Assist with maintaining a file of blueprints and operating manuals and procedures as needed
• Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
• All other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED