Maintenance Generalist All Shifts - Full-Time - St. Joseph Plant 64507

Tyson Foods•Saint Joseph, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for opportunities to work with a company that inspires you to push yourself and do your absolute best? As a quick-thinking, ambitious industrial mechanic, you are sure to fit right in with our culture and passion for exceptional work ethic. Our company will depend on you and your abilities to keep our operations, machines and equipment operating as smooth as satin. We know we can’t operate efficiently without your skills and industrial maintenance expertise. Apply today and discover how good it feels to be valued, respected and supported by an employer.

Requirements

Willing and able to stand, sit, bend, walk, stretch, climb, push, pull, kneel, squat and reach
Willing and able to lift, carry, push, and pull 20-70 pounds
Willing and able to work in the cold or heat (10 degrees below zero to 105 degrees) or damp environments and these areas may have slippery walking surfaces
Willing and able to work overtime and weekends as needed
Basic computer skills in order to complete required training and/or tasks
Ability to identify parts and supplies needed to complete job tasks
Ability to verbally communicate material effectively in a training environment
Ability to read and understand manuals/instructions, blueprints and schematics
Willing and able to walk on hard surfaces for up to 12 hours
Ability to work as team and in individual situations
Ability to communicate both written and orally to other team members and management about daily assignments
Self-starter with a sense of urgency and an entrepreneurial spirit
6 months of maintenance experience in any maintenance field. Or 3 months maintenance experience in any field with a maintenance education (Ie, possess a technical maintenance diploma or can be currently enrolled in a technical school or program)
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

Care for machinery and equipment by completing preventative maintenance, including lubricating moving components, adjusting parts, rebuilding, completing scheduled service and assisting operators on change over
Ensure work area and equipment is kept clean and orderly at all times
Daily examination of equipment for assigned area to identify signs of excessive wear, defects, and damage.
Repair industrial equipment and machinery to ensure they’re always in proper working order.
Record all maintenance and repair services performed, and keep track of all materials and parts used during the repair process.
Observe and promote all plant safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) specifications.
Study manufacturer manuals and blueprints and carefully follow directions when operating or setting up newly-acquired machinery or making repairs
Attend training both off site and on site as needed
Make leadership aware of materials and parts that are needed when inventory grows low or is depleted