Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift (Kansas City)

Tyson Foods•Kansas City, KS

4d•$26 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring a full-time Maintenance Mechanic for food production operations in Kansas City, Kansas. The role performs corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on computer- and PLC-controlled production equipment and associated plant systems. Equipment includes scales, dumpers, mixers, cookers, chillers, slicers, tray and case formers, conveyors, robots, palletizers, and pallet wrappers, as well as compressed-air, water, steam, gas, electrical, pumping, and controls systems. The mechanic must work safely, apply troubleshooting skills to assigned equipment, and cooperate with plant personnel to meet plant and individual goals. The position works 12-hour shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The pay range is $26.20 to $37.45 per hour, commensurate with experience. Work takes place in a cold, wet, and humid environment with temperatures ranging from 35 to 50 degrees. The position may require a flexible schedule, overtime, and weekends as needed.

Requirements

At least 1 year of industrial maintenance experience, or an industrial maintenance diploma or current enrollment in a technical school in lieu of experience.
Experience must be documented on the application.
Must be willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule if needed in a cold, wet, humid environment with temperatures from 35 to 50 degrees.
Must be willing and able to stand, sit, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel 67–100% of the time; walk, talk, and hear 67–100% of the time; bend, squat, and kneel 33–67% of the time; taste or smell 0–33% of the time; and ascend and descend stairs 67–100% of the time.
Must be willing and able to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds 67–100% of the time, 50 pounds 33–67% of the time, and 100 pounds 0–33% of the time.
Must be willing and able to push or pull 300 pounds 33–67% of the time.
Must be willing and able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance activities safely, properly, and on time while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship.
Assist in training other plant personnel.
Use the CMMS to help develop, execute, and follow up on maintenance activities, including inspections, calibrations, repairs, and rebuilds.
Complete required documentation accurately and promptly.
Use and maintain tools properly.
With assistance, develop the ability to provide corrective actions for equipment and system failures using root cause analysis and troubleshooting techniques.
With assistance, demonstrate the ability to use thermographic, ultrasonic, and vibration-analysis tools and techniques to assess equipment health and predict failures.
Repair, modify, and improve assigned production equipment using precision maintenance techniques as needed.
Participate in Kansas City TPM project teams as needed.
Identify and/or correct potentially hazardous conditions.
Safely operate a forklift.
Follow safety practices and applicable policies, including lock-out-tag-out, hot work permits, and confined-space entry requirements.
Work closely with Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Planners to develop continuous-improvement opportunities.
Assist in developing individual performance objectives.
Work cooperatively in a maintenance culture focused on continuous improvement (LEAN), positive morale, and customer service.
Comply with applicable Tyson Brands and governing-agency policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Work overtime and/or weekends as needed.