Maintenance Generalist (multiple shifts available)

Tyson Foods; Humboldt (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Telehealth services

401k and stock purchase plan

Fully funded education

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Humboldt, Tennessee seeks a reliable maintenance technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment while upholding safety policies. You will operate and adjust production line machinery, lift heavy objects, and complete required training as part of a fast-paced facility.

The role requires 6 months of mechanic experience or a relevant industrial maintenance training program, with knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems and welding. SAP proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of mechanic work experience or be a graduate/student of an industrial maintenance program.
• Experience or certification in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, electronics, plumbing and welding.
• Knowledge of PLCs is a plus; strong electronic skill set is required.

Responsibilities

• Keep machinery running to maintain continuous production.
• Set up, adjust and break down production line machinery.
• Learn Tyson SAP software to create work orders and document daily tasks.
• Communicate effectively with team members, producers, USDA personnel and drivers.
• Perform calculations for machinery and fluid capacities and other related tasks.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on feet for long shifts up to 12 hours.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical systems

Welding

Communication skills

Math-based problem solving

Education

Industrial maintenance training program

Tools

Industrial hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical/electronics knowledge

SAP

PLC operation

Job description

Job Details:

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Tasks:

General Maintenance positions are responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production. Must be willing to set up, adjust and break down production line machinery. Must be willing to learn Tyson SAP software to make work orders and fill out the daily documentation that is required in the system. Must have good verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate with other Team Members, producers, USDA personnel and drivers. Must be able to use math as needed to make work related computations for machinery, fluid capacities, etc. Must be willing to lift 50 lbs. periodically throughout the shift on a daily basis and be willing to work on your feet for a period of 12 hours. Must be willing to complete all required training for the job.

Requirements:

Must have a minimum of 6 months of mechanic work experience documented in the work history section of the application or be a graduate and/or student of an industrial maintenance training program (can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least 6 months). Experience or certification should include knowledge in industrial hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, electronics, plumbing and welding. Knowledge in the operation of PLC’s is a plus. Strong electronic skill set is a must.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 125 pounds. If the task is deemed to exceed the individual’s ability, assistance from another person(s) and/or equipment will be used. Be able to work long hours, climb stairs and ladders, and tow a water hose.

Other Hiring Criteria:

Must have a minimum of 6 months of mechanic work experience documented in the work history section of the application or be a graduate and/or student of an industrial maintenance training program (can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least 6 months).

• Accepting Rehires: Yes
• 3 x Rule: If you have worked for Tyson Foods 3 or more times you are ineligible for rehire.
• Rehire waiting period: 90 days
• Benefits begin on first day of hire.

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• FSA and HSA available
• 401k
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
• Fully Funded Education
• Discount Program
• On Site Day Care Available

*Sponsorship is not offered for this position and applicant must reside in the United States.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

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

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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