Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift (1pm‑9:30pm)
Wayne-Sanderson Farms · Palestine
Job description
About the role
The Maintenance Technician works the 2nd shift (1:00 pm‑9:30 pm, Monday‑Friday with rotating weekends) to keep large manufacturing equipment running smoothly. The position offers day‑one benefits, on‑the‑job training, and a referral bonus.
Key responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections, cleaning, oiling, lubricating, and belt changes on hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor and other equipment.
- Diagnose root causes of unexpected breakdowns and execute rapid repairs to minimize downtime.
- Record damaged or worn parts, order replacements, and install them as needed.
- Prepare reports documenting work performed and maintain organized shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
- Coordinate scheduled maintenance with managers and collaborate on new product introductions or equipment modifications.
- Identify improvement opportunities, propose solutions, and lead or participate in implementation.
- Wear required personal protective equipment at all times to support a zero‑accident culture.
Required profile
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational certificate in welding, maintenance, electrical or related field preferred.
- Mechanically inclined with experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Good verbal and written communication skills; multilingual ability is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a customer‑centric attitude.
Required skills
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Conveyor equipment
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Schematics interpretation
- Blueprint reading
- Computer literacy for work‑order entry
What we offer
- Day‑one benefits package
- On‑the‑job training
- Referral bonus
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