Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift (Kansas City)

Tyson Foods•Kansas City, KS
•$26 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring immediately for Maintenance Mechanics to join their team. These positions are full-time and involve working 12-hour shifts from 6 pm to 6 am. The role focuses on maintaining various computer/PLC-controlled production equipment within a food production environment. The pay range for this position is $26.20 to $37.45 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

  • 1+ years of industrial maintenance experience; Education (I.E. possess industrial maintenance diploma or currently enrolled in a technical school) in lieu of experience.
  • Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule if needed in a cold, wet, humid environment with temperatures ranging 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.
  • Must be willing and able to walk, talk, and hear 67-100% of the time.
  • Must be willing and able to bend, squat, and kneel 33-67% of the time.
  • Must be willing and able to ascend and descend stairs 67-100% of the time.
  • Must be willing and able to lift and/or move up to 45 lbs. 67-100% of the time, 50 lbs. 33-67% of the time and 100 lbs. 0-33% of the time.
  • Must be willing and able to push/pull 300 lbs. 33-67% of the time.

Nice To Haves

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance plans and activities safely, properly, and timely while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship.
  • Assist in training of other plant personnel.
  • Utilize the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to assist in the development and the execution and follow-up on maintenance activities including but not limited to inspections, calibrations, repairs, and rebuilds.
  • Complete all required documentation accurately and promptly.
  • Use and maintain all tools properly.
  • With assistance develop the ability to provide corrective actions to all levels of equipment/system failures utilizing root cause analysis and troubleshooting techniques.
  • With assistance demonstrate ability to utilize advanced maintenance techniques and tools such as thermo-graphic, ultrasonic, and vibration analysis to assess the health of production equipment and predict failures before they occur.
  • Repair, modification and improvement of assigned production equipment with precision maintenance techniques as necessary.
  • Participate on the Kansas City TPM Project teams as needed.
  • Identify and/or correct potentially hazardous conditions.
  • Ability to safely operate a forklift.
  • Safely perform work, including adherence to Tyson Brands policies such as lock-out-tag-out (LOTO), hot work permit and confined space entry.
  • Works closely with Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Planners to develop opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Assist in the development of individual performance objectives.
  • Work cooperatively in a maintenance culture that is focused on continuous improvement (LEAN), positive morale, and exceptional levels of customer service.
  • Understand and comply with all applicable Tyson Brands and governing agency policies by which we manage our business.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.

Benefits

  • paid time off
  • 401(k) plans
  • affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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