Maintenance Generalist A (Day) Shift RVI-Forest, MS

Tyson Foods • Forest, MS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for general maintenance throughout the plant while adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be able to use basic hand tools
• Basic mechanical or maintenance skills, knowledge in areas of welding, hydraulics, basic electricity, power transmission, pneumatics & plumbing
• 1 year or more experience in welding and industrial maintenance
• Able to read & understand assignments
• Able to communicate orally & in writing
• Able to hear/respond to two-way radio
• Able to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders up to 60 feet
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Withstand extreme hot, cold, inclement weather & odors
• Basic knowledge of math
• Able to use various electrical & pneumatic power tools & equipment
• May monitor boiler and perform chemical test on boiler
• May be required to read drawings & schematics of hydraulic & basic electrical systems
• Must be certified to operate various pieces of gas/hydraulic motors/lifts
• At least 1 year of experience in industrial maintenance or a related field
• Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
• Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days
• Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Tyson Foods
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

• Prefer individual be respirator qualified

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote the Tyson safety culture
• Receive training as required
• Perform various positions as required/assigned
• Perform duties such as welding, cutting, minor electrical repair, removing, replacement of motor shafts, couplings, pumps, augers, water & steam pipes, lines, & systems
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Willing to further education by outside training, company testing program & vendor training

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees