Industrial Maintenance Generalist 2nd Shift Cincinnati OH

Tyson Foods • Cincinnati, OH

4d • $26 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring a Maintenance Generalist to maintain plant equipment and support safe, effective facility operations. The role works cross-functionally throughout the facility and helps prevent equipment failures and minimize downtime through troubleshooting and proactive maintenance. The work environment is fast-paced, with varied daily tasks and opportunities to develop maintenance skills.

The position is scheduled for six days per week. On production days, the shift runs from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; on non-production days, it runs from 5:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. An additional $2.25 per hour is paid for working this specified schedule. The starting pay range is $26.20 to $37.45 per hour, depending on skills and experience, with opportunities to advance to a higher skill level through testing. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Applicants will be considered for General Maintenance level openings. Level is determined during the interview process based on skillset, knowledge, and experience. Candidates previously employed by Tyson must observe a minimum 90-day rehire waiting period and are limited to three times of employment.

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 required documentation, and ability to learn and use the 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 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 elevated 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.
• Must be able and willing to furnish personal tools.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support with moderate supervision to ensure safe and effective operation of equipment and the team.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic plant equipment.
• Perform emergency mechanical or electrical repairs as needed.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues.
• Apply 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.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Furnish personal tools.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Additional $2.25 per hour for working the specified schedule.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plans.
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Career growth and opportunities to advance to the next skill level through testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed