Industrial Maintenance Generalist 2nd Shift Cincinnati OH

Tyson•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring a Maintenance Generalist to maintain facility equipment and support safe, effective operations. The role works across areas of the facility in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to develop maintenance skills and advance to the next skill level through testing. The position provides maintenance support with moderate supervision and involves maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic plant equipment. The schedule is six days per week. Production days are 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM; non-production days are 5:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The role earns an additional $2.25 per hour for working this specified schedule. Starting pay ranges from $26.20 to $37.45 per hour, depending on skills and experience as assessed by the hiring manager. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is advertised. Applicants are considered for General Maintenance level openings, with leveling determined during the interview based on skillset, knowledge, and experience.

Requirements

At least two years of mechanic work experience documented in the application work history, or graduation from an industrial maintenance training program. Experience may be combined across employers to meet the two-year requirement.
Basic computer skills for logging information, processing daily work orders, and completing documentation; ability to learn and use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Effective communication and basic math skills, including percentages, fractions, and measurements.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, manuals, and work orders.
Ability to furnish your own tools.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds occasionally and lift 20 pounds frequently.
Ability to stand on a hard surface for up to 12 hours per day.
Ability to work in confined and tall spaces, walk, climb, use a ladder, operate a lift, bend, and stoop.
Ability to perform repetitive gripping, pushing, and pulling, and frequent overhead work.
Ability to work in plant temperatures ranging from -25 degrees to over 100 degrees; outside work may also be needed.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness and ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventative maintenance repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic plant equipment.
Conduct emergency mechanical or electrical repairs as needed.
Troubleshoot issues related to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
Apply equipment knowledge and troubleshooting skills safely to assigned production equipment.
Interact effectively with plant personnel to accomplish plant and individual goals.
Minimize downtime caused by equipment failure.
Log information, process daily work orders, and complete required documentation.
Work overtime and weekends as needed.