General Maintenance Service Technician-Nights

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Zeeland, MI

17d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operation, maintenance, and service of all production and facility equipment. The team member will need to be proficient and able to perform duties within the roles of a general maintenance technician. The team member needs to be able to effectively work with members of management, operations/production personnel, as well as various contractors if needed. Team member is to be proficient in mechanical troubleshooting, basic electrical troubleshooting, hydraulics and pneumatics. The team member will also be participating in our in house and external training program, and other skill development in all areas of the maintenance department. Team member should be self-motivated, multi-tasking, and able to work in a fast-paced changing environment.

Requirements

Ability to interpret schematics and blueprints during troubleshooting.
Proficient in the use of hand and power tools and measuring equipment.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
Comfortable operating at high elevations if needed
Ability to lift or move 75 pounds.
Ability to withstand changing environments.
Ability to operate an aerial lift and sit-down forklift.
Basic computer skills required.
High school diploma, Industrial maintenance card or journeyman’s license preferred.
1 + years industrial maintenance experience required. must have experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical theory.
Basic computer skills will be necessary to log information, to process daily work orders and to complete required documentation.
Ability to learn and utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
The ability to communicate effectively and basic math skills are necessary to perform this job at a satisfactorily level
Ability to work variable shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.
INTERNAL REQUIREMENTS: • No more than 4 attendance points for locations on an 8-point policy • No written warnings in the past six (6) months • No suspensions on record for the last 12 months
Internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application on Workday OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience OR make sure their Career Profile in Workday is up to date and complete.

Responsibilities

Perform and complete preventative maintenance, and repairs of plant production equipment including but not limited to:
Mechanical repairs: Interpret prints/schematics of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic.
Equipment Maintenance
Shaft seal replacements
Motor replacement and alignments
Rebuilds of pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, valves, pumps etc.
Basic electrical troubleshooting including low and high voltage up to 480 volts.
Bearing, sprockets, conveyor systems maintenance
Vacuum pump knowledge and packaging machines.
Box makers and taper machines
Able to interpret and understand procedure manuals.
Oil Removal and System maintenance on hydraulic and vacuum equipment.
Timely repair of plant equipment/systems with precision maintenance techniques as necessary to meet production rates and maintenance downtime goals.
Data entry daily into current CMMS system including preventative maintenance records, and inspection generated work orders for future work.
Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, including all safety protocols and company policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.