Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift (Kansas City)

Tyson•Kansas City, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring a full-time Maintenance Mechanic for food production in Kansas City, Kansas. The role performs corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on computer- and PLC-controlled production equipment and related utility, electrical, pumping, and control systems. The mechanic applies safe troubleshooting and maintenance practices and works with plant personnel to meet plant and individual goals. The position works 12-hour shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The hourly pay range is $26.20 to $37.45, commensurate with experience. The work may take place in a cold, wet, humid environment with temperatures ranging from 35 to 50 degrees. The role requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and overtime or weekends as needed. Relocation assistance is not available.

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.
Ability to safely maintain and troubleshoot production equipment and related systems.
Ability to safely operate a forklift.
Ability and willingness to perform the listed physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule in a cold, wet, humid environment.
Willingness and ability to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled daily through annual maintenance activities safely, properly, and on time while maintaining high craftsmanship standards.
Assist with training other plant personnel.
Use the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to help develop, execute, and follow up on inspections, calibrations, repairs, and rebuilds.
Complete required documentation accurately and promptly.
Use and maintain tools properly.
With assistance, develop corrective actions for equipment and system failures using root-cause analysis and troubleshooting techniques.
With assistance, use thermographic, ultrasonic, and vibration-analysis tools to assess equipment condition 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 procedures and policies, including lockout/tagout, hot-work permits, and confined-space entry requirements.
Work 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, positive morale, and customer service.
Comply with applicable Tyson Foods and governing-agency policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
Meet the stated physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.