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Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Nation's third-largest poultry producer

Maintenance Technician 2

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePalestine, TX, USA$27.35In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Ability to take and pass internal required testing.
  • Mechanically inclined with relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read and understand schematics and blueprints to diagnose problems with manufacturing equipment.
  • Computer literacy sufficient to enter work records in the appropriate program.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner.
  • Ability to handle and resolve most issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Organizational skills to prioritize projects, plan work, and maintain attention to detail.
  • Ability to work extended shifts, including holidays, weekends, or extended hours, as business needs require.
  • Ability to work in cold, humid, hot, or dusty environments as needed.
  • Ability to stand, walk, crawl, stoop, and kneel for prolonged periods, and to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
  • Ability to visually inspect machines.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
  • Wear required protective equipment in areas where it is mandatory.

Responsibilities

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

Desired Qualifications

  • A vocational certificate in an appropriate field, such as welding, maintenance, or electrical.
  • Multilingual ability.

About the Company

Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Nation's third-largest poultry producer

Wayne-Sanderson Farms raises and processes chicken for retail, foodservice, and institutions. It runs 23 fresh and further-processing facilities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas, with more than 26,000 employees. The company markets a wide range of chicken products under brands like Wayne Farms, Sanderson Farms, Covington Farms, Platinum Harvest, Chef’s Craft, and Naked Truth, from standard fresh cuts to premium and gourmet options. Its goal is to provide affordable, high-quality poultry while maintaining integrity and responsible farming and workplace practices throughout its operations.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Oakwood, GA
Founded
2022

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