Complex Maintenance – Skilled Maintenance

Sanderson Farms

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

 

SHIFT: 1st

RATE OF PAY: $26.00

BENEFITS AVAILABLE DAY OF HIRE

 

The Maintenance Mechanic performs preventative, maintenance, and repairs of large manufacturing equipment (hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor, etc.).

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND

TASKS:        

– 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

 

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

– None. This is an individual contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy

 

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

– High School diploma or equivalent
– Vocational certificate in appropriate field (i.e. welding, maintenance, electrical, etc.) preferred
– Ability to take and pass internal required testing

 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

– 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

 

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

– Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
– Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

– 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

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