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Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Wayne-Sanderson Farms · Kinston, NC · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

About the Role

The Maintenance Mechanic performs preventative maintenance, repairs, and servicing of large manufacturing equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines, including cleaning, oiling, lubricating, and changing belts to ensure optimal working condition.
  • Identify root causes of unexpected breakdowns and repair machines quickly to decrease downtime.
  • Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts; order and install replacement parts as needed.
  • Prepare reports documenting work performed.
  • Maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies through cleaning, organizing, inventorying, and stocking.
  • Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
  • Collaborate with department heads on new products and required modifications.
  • Make necessary modifications, implement test runs, and confer with product managers regarding results.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement, present to leadership, and implement solutions.
  • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to promote a zero-accident culture.
  • Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Vocational certificate in welding, maintenance, electrical, or related field 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, and technical documents.
  • Good computer literacy for entering work records.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; multi-lingual strongly preferred.
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with high attention to detail.
  • Strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level, and sense of urgency.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work extended shifts, including holidays, weekends, or overtime as needed.
  • Ability to work in cold/humid or hot/dusty environments.
  • Prolonged periods of standing, walking, crawling, stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, pushing, or pulling.
  • Ability to visually inspect machines.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Safety Requirements

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

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