Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift (Kansas City)

Tyson•Kansas City, KS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring immediately for Maintenance Mechanics for their Food Production facility in Kansas City, KS. These are full-time positions working 12-hour shifts from 6 pm to 6 am. The Maintenance Mechanic will safely operate and perform various maintenance activities, including corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance, on a wide range of computer/PLC-controlled production equipment. This role requires applying knowledge and troubleshooting skills to production equipment and interacting effectively with plant personnel to achieve goals.

Requirements

1+ years of industrial maintenance experience
Possess industrial maintenance diploma or currently enrolled in a technical school (in lieu of experience)
Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule if needed in a cold, wet, humid environment with temperatures ranging from 35 to 50 degrees.
Must be willing and able to stand, sit, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel 67-100% of the time.
Must be willing and able to walk, talk, and hear 67-100% of the time.
Must be willing and able to bend, squat, and kneel 33-67% of the time.
Must be willing and able to ascend and descend stairs 67-100% of the time.
Must be willing and able to lift and/or move up to 45 lbs. 67-100% of the time, 50 lbs. 33-67% of the time and 100 lbs. 0-33% of the time.
Must be willing and able to push/pull 300 lbs. 33-67% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Prior Tyson Workers: 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

Perform daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance plans and activities safely, properly, and timely while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship.
Assist in training of other plant personnel.
Utilize the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to assist in the development and the execution and follow-up on maintenance activities including but not limited to inspections, calibrations, repairs, and rebuilds.
Complete all required documentation accurately and promptly.
Use and maintain all tools properly.
With assistance, develop the ability to provide corrective actions to all levels of equipment/system failures utilizing root cause analysis and troubleshooting techniques.
With assistance, demonstrate ability to utilize advanced maintenance techniques and tools such as thermo-graphic, ultrasonic, and vibration analysis to assess the health of production equipment and predict failures before they occur.
Repair, modification and improvement of assigned production equipment with precision maintenance techniques as necessary.
Participate on the Kansas City TPM Project teams as needed.
Identify and/or correct potentially hazardous conditions.
Ability to safely operate a forklift.
Safely perform work, including adherence to Tyson Brands policies such as lock-out-tag-out (LOTO), hot work permit and confined space entry.
Works closely with Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Planners to develop opportunities for continuous improvement.
Assist in the development of individual performance objectives.
Work cooperatively in a maintenance culture that is focused on continuous improvement (LEAN), positive morale, and exceptional levels of customer service.
Understand and comply with all applicable Tyson Brands and governing agency policies by which we manage our business.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Must be willing and able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.