Maintenance Generalist MG01-MG08, 3rd Shift, RVI-Temperanceville, VA

0003 Tyson Farms, Inc.; Temperanceville (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a maintenance technician for the 3rd shift at our United States facility. You will monitor equipment, perform repairs, and conduct preventive maintenance alongside installing new equipment as needed.

The role requires lifting up to 40 pounds, adherence to Lockout/Tagout and OSHA safety standards, and flexibility to work weekends and different shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 months of maintenance experience, enrollment in a maintenance / mechanical program can be considered in lieu of experience
• Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

• Monitors the equipment during production and makes any necessary repairs or adjustments
• Documents any corrections required
• Performs preventive maintenance on weekends
• Rebuilds equipment as required
• Assists with installation of new equipment
• Assists with maintenance throughout the entire facility as required
• Manually able to grease, change oil, and clean various plant equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems using detailed schematics and blueprints
• Work shifts when necessary
• Must follow Safety Rules (Lockout/Tagout) and OSHA standards

Skills

Maintenance experience

Education

Maintenance/mechanical program enrollment

Job description

Job Details

Starting pay Range $24.45/hr - $34.90/hr

• Monitors the equipment during production and makes any necessary repairs or adjustments
• Documents any corrections required
• Performs preventive maintenance on weekends
• Rebuilds equipment as required
• Assists with installation of new equipment
• Assists with maintenance throughout the entire facility as required
• Manually able to grease, change oil, and clean various plant equipment
• Monitor equipment and computer boards
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems using detailed schematics and blueprints
• Work other shifts when necessary
• Must be able to understand and agree to follow Safety Rules (ie. Lockout/Tagout)
• Must be able to comply with OSHA standards
• Saturday and Sunday work required
• Work very closely with other maintenance personnel in order to receive and pass along information concerning the job
• Must be able to work with other devices that are very fragile and require precise attention
• All other duties as requested by the supervisor
• Must have good hand-eye coordination
• Capable of moving equipment, machinery, etc., in excess of 40 pounds when needed
• Must be able to work on and inspect equipment, which may involve bending, turning, stooping, twisting, and climbing
• Able to move freely throughout the plant over and around equipment, people and other obstacles
• Must be able to tolerate climates ranging from very cold to very hot and from very wet to very dry
• Must be able to communicate and get along well with others
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must be able to reach, lift and work overhead
• Must be able to walk, stand or sit for the duration of the shift
• Must be able to complete mandatory on line training

Requirements

• Must have at least 3 months of maintenance experience, enrollment in a maintenance / mechanical program can be considered in lieu of experience
• Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Pay and Incentives

Pay Range/Rate: $25.50

Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses.

Hourly Applicants ONLY.

Work Shift

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

Incentives

Annual Incentive Plan: No

Long-Term Incentive Plan: No

Relocation Assistance

Eligible: No

Rehire Criteria

• Former Tyson Team Members must be separated from the company for a minimum of 180 calendar days
• Also, if you have worked at Tyson 3 times or more you will not be eligible for rehire
• Applicants that complete an application and do not meet the criteria described in this statement will be removed from the application process

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Company Culture

Our team members make the difference. 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.