Maintenance Generalist (Madison Ham Plant)

Tyson Foods; Madison (NE); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Madison's Ham plant seeks a Maintenance Generalist for B shift to keep critical processing lines running. You will troubleshoot hydraulics, electrical and pneumatic systems, read manuals, and perform repairs in a fast-paced pork facility.

The job requires 12-hour shifts, weekend availability, and a minimum of 6 months industrial maintenance experience; safety and documentation routines are part of daily work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to read manuals to repair equipment safely.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts and weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Keep machinery running to maintain continuous production.
• Repair and maintain hydraulics, electrical, plumbing, conveyor systems, and pneumatic components.
• Set up, adjust and break down production line machinery and complete daily documentation.
• Read manuals and communicate effectively with team to resolve mechanical failures.
• Work in environments with temperature ranges from -30 to +90 degrees.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Job description

Maintenance Generalist Madison Ham plant B shift

Must be available to work including weekends, holidays and available for overtime.

Job Description

Positions are responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production. This includes repairing and maintaining the operating conditions of the machinery and Industrial equipment used in the pork processing industry, troubleshooting problems that occur in the day- to-day operation of the facility. The position requires performing work involving hydraulics, electrical, plumbing, conveyor maintenance, 3-phase wiring, AC DC control wiring, welding and pneumatic systems. The Team Member will also set up, adjust and break down production line machinery and complete daily documentation that is required. Occasional lifting from 0-61lbs. For the safety of our team members, for certain skilled positions a HAZMAT and/or PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) will be required to pass to be considered in that department. For the following skilled positions Instruments, Projects, Chillers/Engine Room /Refrigeration, PSM Coordinator; mechanical knowledge/background is preferred.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with all team members and management to resolve mechanical failures as well as be able to read manuals in order to repair equipment safely.
• Must be willing and able to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms.
• Must be willing and able to stand/walk 12-hour shifts on hard floors. Must be willing and able to work in all environments of our processing facility such as Harvest, Cut Converting, Rendering and Load-out freezer areas with temperatures ranging from -30 to +90 degrees.

Industrial Maintenance experience requirements

Applicant must have a minimum of 6 months of industrial maintenance experience

Physical Requirements

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Candidates who have previously been employed with Tyson have a 180-day waiting period and 3-time limit.

All job offers are based on the conditions that the candidate can provide proof of authorization to work legally within the U.S.; and pass a urinalysis screening, which is part of a post-offer health assessment.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

A Shift (United States of America)

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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