About The Position

The Maintenance Generalist assists the Maintenance Supervisor with coordinating daily department activities and ensuring work assignments are communicated and completed correctly and on time. The role troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs processing equipment and company assets, helps organize and direct maintenance mechanics, and performs all duties of a processing mechanic. The position operates machine shop equipment and uses welding and fabrication techniques to create chutes, chain guards, processing equipment components, and other items needed by the plant. It also diagnoses mechanical issues, performs basic electrical troubleshooting, conducts preventive maintenance on assigned equipment, and maintains maintenance records. Other duties may be assigned. Pay is based on experience. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

  • Mechanical maintenance background preferred.
  • Ability to repair transmission components and systems.
  • Proficiency operating machine shop equipment, including lathes, milling machines, shears, and brakes.
  • Electrical knowledge sufficient to perform basic troubleshooting.
  • Working knowledge of ARC welding and electrical components.
  • Basic pipefitting and sheet metal fabrication skills.
  • Proficiency with standard hand tools.
  • Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret written instructions, diagrams, schedules, and verbal directions.
  • Basic math skills, including calculations involving ratios, rates, and percentages.
  • Must pass the Tyson Basic Safety Test.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be flexible with work hours and available to work weekends.
  • Must be able to perform all essential job functions and the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Must have fewer than 5 attendance points.
  • Must have no written warnings within the past 6 months.
  • Must have no suspensions within the past 12 months.
  • Position is available only to team members currently working at this facility or complex.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of boilers and steam systems.
  • Welding and gas-cutting experience.
  • Experience in industrial maintenance, fabrication, welding, and preventive maintenance.
  • Experience leading or directing maintenance personnel.
  • Knowledge of food manufacturing or processing equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in coordinating daily department activities and communicating work assignments.
  • Help ensure work assignments are completed correctly and on time.
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair processing equipment and company assets.
  • Assist in organizing and directing the work of maintenance mechanics.
  • Perform all duties of a processing mechanic.
  • Operate machine shop equipment, including lathes, milling machines, shears, and brakes.
  • Fabricate chutes, chain guards, processing equipment components, and other plant needs using welding and fabrication techniques.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical issues related to processing equipment.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting of electrical systems and components.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and maintain maintenance records.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plans
  • Health benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Prescription drug benefits
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