Maintenance Generalist - Night Shift - RVI Forest, MS

Tyson•Forest, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Generalist is responsible for general maintenance throughout the plant while following Tyson policies and procedures and promoting the company’s safety culture. The role performs assigned maintenance tasks and other positions as required, and may monitor the boiler and perform boiler chemical tests. Duties include welding, cutting, minor electrical repairs, and removing or replacing motor shafts, couplings, pumps, augers, and water and steam pipes, lines, and systems. The position may require reading drawings and schematics for hydraulic and basic electrical systems. The employee must be certified to operate various gas- or hydraulic-powered motors and lifts. The role includes required training and a willingness to pursue further education through outside training, company testing, and vendor training. This is a night-shift position with hours from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Maintenance hourly employees rotate workdays every four weeks. The work environment is usually loud, with frequent exposure to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, outdoor weather, electrical-shock risk, and vibration. Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat is also noted. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 1 year of maintenance or mechanical experience; the posting also specifies 1 year or more of welding and industrial maintenance experience.
At least 6 months of continuous employment within the last 2 years.
Basic mechanical or maintenance skills and knowledge of welding, hydraulics, basic electricity, power transmission, pneumatics, and plumbing.
Ability to use basic hand tools and various electrical and pneumatic power tools and equipment.
Ability to read and understand assignments.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to hear and respond to a two-way radio.
Basic math knowledge.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders up to 60 feet, and stand for long periods.
Ability to withstand extreme heat, cold, inclement weather, and odors.
Must be certified to operate various gas- or hydraulic-powered motors and lifts.
Willingness to pursue further education through outside training, company testing, and vendor training.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Respirator qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and promote the Tyson safety culture.
Receive training as required.
Perform various positions and assigned duties as required.
Perform general maintenance throughout the plant in accordance with Tyson policies and procedures.
Perform welding, cutting, and minor electrical repairs.
Remove and replace motor shafts, couplings, pumps, augers, and water and steam pipes, lines, and systems.
May monitor the boiler and perform chemical tests on the boiler.
May read drawings and schematics of hydraulic and basic electrical systems.
Operate various gas- or hydraulic-powered motors and lifts when certified.
Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.