Maintenance Generalist (Madison Ham Plant)

Tyson Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods Madison Ham plant seeks a Maintenance Generalist for the B shift to keep production machinery running on weekends and holidays. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on hydraulics, electrical, conveyors, welding and related equipment in a high‑volume pork processing environment.

Candidates should have at least 6 months of industrial maintenance experience, read manuals, and be able to climb ladders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to read manuals and troubleshoot equipment.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts in a chilled/hot processing environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep machinery running to maintain continuous production.
• Repair and maintain hydraulics, electrical, plumbing, conveyors, and related systems.
• Set up, adjust and break down production line machinery and document activities.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Problem solving

Team communication

Tools

Hydraulics

Electrical

Pneumatic systems

Welding

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.Dear Applicant If you are having trouble applying online, please come to the plant employment office or call 402- 454- 4260 for assistance.Estimado Solicitante si usted esta teniendo problemas para aplicar en linea por favor, dirijase a la oficina de empleo de la planta o llame al 402-454-4260 para obtener ayuda.**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**A Shift (United States of America)**Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. 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If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey.At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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