Industrial Maintenance Generalist 3rd Shift Cincinnati OH

Tyson•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring a Maintenance Generalist to help maintain equipment across all areas of its facility and support safe, effective operations. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. Maintenance Generalists work with plant personnel to meet facility and individual goals, reduce equipment-related downtime, and support team-member safety. The position offers opportunities to develop skills and advance to a higher pay level through testing. The work environment is fast-paced, and duties may take place in varying indoor temperatures and outdoors. The schedule is 3rd shift, 10:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., on a rotating schedule, with a three-day weekend every five weeks. The posting states an additional $2.75 per hour for working the specified schedule. Starting pay is $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 offered.

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 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 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.
Willingness and ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Willingness and ability to furnish personal tools.
Ability 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 equipment and team operations.
Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic plant equipment.
Conduct 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.
Log information, process daily work orders, complete required documentation, and learn and use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).