Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd & 3rd Shifts - (Claryville) Alexandria, KY

Tyson Foods•Alexandria, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintenance technicians are responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. This facility produces hot dogs, cocktails, and sliced meats.

Requirements

2 years of industrial maintenance experience (focus on electrical/motors) or graduate from an industrial maintenance program or related discipline.
Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to fabricate and weld various types of metals is a plus.

Responsibilities

Repair, modification and improvement of facility and production equipment with proper and precision techniques.
Provide corrective actions to all levels of equipment/system failures utilizing root cause analysis and troubleshooting techniques.
Utilize the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to assist in the development and the execution and follow-up on maintenance activities.
Safely perform work, including adherence to Tyson Foods policies such as lock-out tag-out (LOTO), Arc-Flash, hot work permit and confined space entry.
Works closely with Maintenance Supervisors and Planners to develop opportunities for continuous improvement.
Ability to work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), read blueprints, ladder logic, electrical, and hydraulic and pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot machines and improve systems and processes.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair all preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and plant support equipment including but not limited to Scales, Dumpers, Mixers, Cookers, Chillers, Slicers, Packaging Machines, Conveyors, Palletizers, and Pallet Wrappers.
Comprehension and troubleshooting skills relating to computer/PLC controlled equipment, motor control systems, servo motors, pumping systems, 3 phase industrial electrical systems and mechanical systems and mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills relating to gear reducers, chain/belt drives, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, ladder logic, conveyors, heat exchangers, pumps, piping systems and vacuum pumps.
Ability to complete mathematical calculations.
Work cooperatively in a maintenance culture that is focused on continuous improvement (Lean), positive morale and exceptional levels of customer service.
Must have the ability to work in a successful team-based environment with minimal supervision.
Basic understanding of OSHA regulations.
Must have the ability to work in a successful team-based environment with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work off shifts, weekend, and or holidays as needed.