About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring a Maintenance Generalist for its Sedalia Plant. The role involves training to perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment, rebuilding equipment as directed by a supervisor, completing facility repairs within the assigned area, making machine adjustments during production, and repairing equipment after mechanical failures. The trainee will learn to use the computerized maintenance management system and must communicate with the appropriate personnel in a fast-paced environment. Shift or department rotation may be required. Team members are expected to follow all safety regulations and complete the Maintenance Skills Training Program by passing its required levels within the allotted time. Failure to pass may result in a pay or position change, or possible termination. The successful candidate must be able to perform the job’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

  • At least 3 months of mechanical experience, or enrollment in or completion of an automotive/mechanical degree or training.
  • Ability to learn troubleshooting skills and use the computerized maintenance program.
  • Ability to complete the required levels of the Maintenance Skills Training Program within the allotted time frame.
  • Willingness to undergo shift or department rotation.
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Former Tyson team members must have been separated from the company for at least 180 calendar days to be eligible for rehire; those terminated for gross misconduct and those who have worked at Tyson three or more times are not eligible for rehire.

Nice To Haves

  • For external candidates, prior industrial maintenance experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and fabrication is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Train to perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
  • Rebuild equipment as determined necessary by a supervisor.
  • Perform facility repairs within the assigned area.
  • Make machine adjustments during production periods.
  • Repair equipment as necessary in the event of mechanical failure.
  • Learn and use the computerized maintenance management system.
  • Communicate with appropriate personnel in a fast-paced environment.
  • Follow all safety regulations.
  • Complete the Maintenance Skills Training Program and pass required levels within the allotted time frame.
  • Perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Tyson Guild Education with more than 175 programs offering free tuition
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
  • Incentive pay
  • Vacation time
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