Maintenance Generalist Lead, All Shifts, Obion County

Tyson Foods•Union City, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the Supervisor in coordinating the daily responsibilities of the department by ensuring the Supervisor’s instructions are communicated to the team members and carried out in a timely and correct manner. This position is also responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson's policies and procedures. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 6 months mechanic work experience and or education documented in the work/education history section of the application.
  • Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Must safely participate in maintenance testing/hands-on in all these areas: Maintenance Fundamentals/Troubleshooting, Inspection, Welding, Print Reading/Schematics, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Machine Shop Tool Practices/Technology, Electrical Systems, Electronics, PLCs/Logic/VFDs, Robotics, Plumbing/Pipefitting, Power Transmissions, and Mechanical Skills.
  • Must be organized and detail oriented.
  • Must be able to perform essential job functions to standard within 20 days.
  • Good math skills (high school level).
  • Must always observe & comply with hygiene and safety procedures.
  • Must be able to work in a cold and wet environment.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, and some weekends.
  • Must be able to read, write, and use a computer competently.
  • Must keep less than 7 points.
  • Must become a member of the Hazmat Team.
  • Must stay compliant with all Safety, GMP, and Environmental training.
  • Must be at M Level 5 or test up to M Level 5 within a year of accepting this job.
  • Must stay compliant with all Safety, GMP, and Environmental training.
  • Must be able to help and teach New Hires within their department.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior Lead experience is a plus.
  • Strongly encourage TM to be at M Level 8 within 2 Years.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting the Supervisor in coordinating the daily responsibilities of the department by ensuring the Supervisor’s instructions are communicated to the team members and carried out timely and correct manner.
  • Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson's policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate ability to work well with team members at all levels.
  • Set an example for others in all policy areas from hygiene to safety.
  • Safely participate in maintenance testing/hands-on in all these areas: Maintenance Fundamentals/Troubleshooting, Inspection, Welding, Print Reading/Schematics, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Machine Shop Tool Practices/Technology, Electrical Systems, Electronics, PLCs/Logic/VFDs, Robotics, Plumbing/Pipefitting, Power Transmissions, and Mechanical Skills.
  • Safely performing repairs and preventative maintenance of all plant equipment.
  • Directing Maintenance team members in the absence of a supervisor.
  • Delegating and assigning tasks/projects to the Maintenance crew as directed by the supervisor.
  • Becoming a member of the Hazmat Team.
  • Staying compliant with all Safety, GMP, and Environmental training.
  • Helping and teaching New Hires within their department.

Benefits

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