3rd Shift - Maintenance Generalist - Eufaula Further Processing Plant
About The Position
Maintenance Generalists troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures. They respond to mechanical or electrical breakdowns and emergencies, diagnose and repair equipment, lubricate equipment, and perform scheduled preventive maintenance. They document corrective actions and complete required paperwork and reports. The role also includes starting equipment before production startup and shutdown, assisting other mechanics, performing janitorial services when needed, and completing other assigned duties. Employees must complete required training and comply with safety programs, including lockout/tagout and confined-space procedures. The work environment can be dusty, warm, humid, and subject to outside ambient temperatures. The jobsite is biosecure and may require showering and changing clothing and footwear before entry; company-provided clothing and footwear are available. Employees must follow biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines and wear required personal protective equipment.
Requirements
- At least two years of maintenance experience, graduation from an Industrial Maintenance Training program, or a combination of experience and education meeting the two-year requirement.
- List relevant job experience, skills, and education on the application.
- Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to understand technical mechanical concepts.
- Ability to perform mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to stand for 8–10 hours a day and perform standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and stooping; ability to climb ladders and reach above shoulder level.
- Ability to lift 50–70 pounds or more.
- Willingness to work in damp, cold, or hot environments.
- Must wear required PPE, ear protection, hair net, and beard guard.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Tyson operator’s license for a pallet jack or forklift, if necessary.
- Willingness to complete required training and comply with safety procedures.
- Willingness to work in a biosecure environment, including showering and changing clothing and footwear before entering if required.
- No jewelry on the jobsite except medical ID jewelry.
- Willingness to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment and company assets.
- Provide troubleshooting and repair for mechanical malfunctions.
- Respond to mechanical or electrical breakdowns and emergency situations.
- Prepare written documentation of actions taken to correct equipment problems.
- Lubricate equipment with grease and oils.
- Perform preventive maintenance according to schedule.
- Complete appropriate paperwork and reports.
- Comply with lockout/tagout, confined-space, and other safety programs.
- Diagnose and repair equipment without supervision.
- Start all equipment before production startup and shutdown without supervision.
- Assist other mechanics as needed.
- Perform janitorial services when needed.
- Complete required training and other assigned duties.
- Wear required PPE, including ear protection, a hair net, and a beard guard.
- Follow biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines and procedures.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
