Maintenance Generalist - Night Shift - RVI Forest, MS

0081 Central Industries, Inc.; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Night Shift Maintenance Technician in Mississippi. The role involves maintaining plant equipment, reading drawings, welding and basic electrical work while adhering to Tyson policies. You should be able to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, and work in hot or cold environments.

The position requires welding/industrial maintenance experience and familiarity with hand tools. Join Tyson’s team to support plant operations, comply with safety standards, and participate

Qualifications

• 1 year or more experience in welding and industrial maintenance.
• Basic mechanical or maintenance skills required.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical basics and power transmission helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote Tyson safety culture.
• Perform various maintenance positions as assigned.
• Read and interpret drawings and schematics as needed.
• Operate and monitor relevant machinery and tools.
• Respect Tyson policies and procedures; work in a team environment.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Welding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical basics

Power transmission

Plumbing

Tools

Basic hand tools

Electrical test tools

Job description

Job Details

Night Shift Hours are: 7 pm to 7 am. Maintenance hourly rotates which days every 4 weeks Functions

Functions

• To maintain and promote the Tyson safety culture
• Receive training as required
• Perform various positions as required/assigned

This position is responsible for general maintenance throughout the plant while adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Tasks Must be able to use basic hand tools. Requires: basic mechanical or maintenance skills, knowledge in areas of welding, hydraulics, basic electricity, power transmission, pneumatics & plumbing, 1 year or more experience in welding and industrial maintenance, able to read & understand assignments, able to communicate orally & in writing, able to hear/respond to two-way radio, able to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders up to 60 feet, able to stand for long periods of time, withstand extreme hot, cold, inclement weather & odors, basic knowledge of math, able to use various electrical & pneumatic power tools & equipment. May monitor boiler and perform chemical test on boiler. May be required to read drawings & schematics of hydraulic & basic electrical systems. Must be certified to operate various pieces of gas/hydraulic motors/lifts. Performs duties such as welding, cutting, minor electrical repair, removing, replacement of motor shafts, couplings, pumps, augers, water & steam pipes, lines, & systems. Prefer individual be respirator qualified. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Willing to further education by outside training, company testing program & vendor training.

Requirements

Any applicant meeting minimum requirements may be contacted for an interview. Requirements: Must have at least 1 year of maintenance/mechanical experience and 6 months of continuous employment in the last 2 years.

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.

The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Relocation Assistance

Eligible: No

Work Shift

B Shift (United States of America)

Background Check

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.

Other Details

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more.

Company Culture

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.

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