Maintenance Generalist MG01-MG08 (All Shifts) New Holland Plant

Tyson•New Holland, PA

About The Position

The Maintenance Generalist assists the Maintenance Supervisor in coordinating the department’s daily responsibilities, communicating instructions to team members, and ensuring work is completed correctly and on time. The role troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs equipment and company assets while following safety requirements and Tyson policies and procedures. The position performs processing mechanic duties, supports the organization and direction of maintenance mechanics, and fabricates or repairs equipment and components using machine-shop equipment and welding. It also includes preventive maintenance, basic electrical troubleshooting, and maintaining work records. Hours may vary, and weekend availability is required.

Requirements

Twelve months of continuous employment with a single employer within the last 36 months, or completion of verifiable formal schooling in a specific trade.
At least 12 months of fabrication and mechanical work experience.
Ability to communicate clearly by telephone, in person, and in writing.
Ability to repair transmission components and systems.
Proficiency with a lathe, milling machine, shears, and brakes.
Electrical knowledge sufficient to troubleshoot electrical and arc-welding components simply.
Good problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule instructions.
Working knowledge of basic pipe fitting and sheet-metal techniques.
Basic math skills, including computing ratios, rates, and percentages.
Proficiency with standard hand tools.
Must pass the Tyson Basic Safety Test.
Must be self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
Must be flexible because hours may vary and must be available to work weekends.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Applicants must provide a government identification number to verify previous Tyson employment history.

Nice To Haves

Welding experience.
Boiler experience.
Electrical experience beyond the stated basic troubleshooting requirement.
A helpful mechanical background.
Knowledge of boilers and steam components.
Welding and gas-cutting skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in organizing and directing maintenance mechanics’ work.
Help communicate the Supervisor’s instructions to team members and ensure they are carried out correctly and promptly.
Perform all duties of processing mechanics.
Operate machine-shop equipment, including lathes, milling machines, shears, and brakes, and weld components to fabricate chutes, chain guards, processing equipment components, and other plant needs.
Diagnose and repair mechanical problems related to processing equipment.
Perform simple troubleshooting of electrical components.
Perform assigned preventive maintenance on processing equipment and maintain records of work.
Maintain and repair equipment and company assets while following safety requirements and Tyson policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.