Maintenance Generalist - Hands-On Mechanical & Electrical

Tyson Foods

New Holland (Lancaster County)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 70,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Job summary

Tyson Foods in the United States (Lancaster/New Holland area) seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance supervisor. You will assist in organizing work, operate machine shop tools, and fabricate components for processing equipment, while diagnosing mechanical issues and performing basic electrical troubleshooting.

The role requires welding and fabrication experience, ability to read instructions, and flexibility to work all shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

Twelve months of continuous employment with a single employer within the last 36 months of employment or completion or verifiable formal schooling in specific trade.
Minimum 12 months experience fabrication and mechanical work.
Welding, boiler, and electrical experience preferred.
Mechanical background helpful.
Must be able to communicate clearly via telephone, in person, and in writing.
Must be able to repair transmission components and systems.
Must be proficient in using equipment such as lathe, milling machine, shears, brakes.
Electrical knowledge is required to perform simple trouble shooting of electrical / ARC welding components.
Good problem-solving skills.
Must be able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
Working knowledge of basic pipe fitting skills and sheet metal techniques.
Basic math skills and the ability to compute ratio, rate, and percentages.
Knowledge of boilers and steam components helpful.
Must be proficient with standard hand tools.
Welding and gas cutting skills helpful.
Required to pass a Tyson Basic Safety Test.
Must be self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
Must be available to work weekends.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Assists the Maintenance Supervisor in organizing and directing the work of the maintenance mechanics.
Performs all duties of processing mechanics.
Operates machine shop equipment such as the lathe, milling machine, shears, and brakes, and welding to fabricate chutes chain guards and processing equipment components or other plant needs.
Diagnosis and repairs mechanical problems related to processing equipment.
Performs simple troubleshooting of electrical components.
Is responsible for preventive maintenance on processing equipment as assigned and maintains records of work.
Other duties as assigned.