Maintenance Lead - Dept. 413S

Tyson Foods, Inc.

Holcomb (KS)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 70,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off
401(k)
Health, life, dental, vision and Rx

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Lead to support the supervisor in all maintenance activities at the plant site. The role includes assisting with preventive maintenance, repairing equipment, troubleshooting to minimize downtime, and training new team members.

Candidates must meet physical requirements and be able to work in extreme temperatures. Internal candidates with Level 6 training in Tyson’s Maintenance program will be considered first.

Qualifications

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, reading) with the ability to provide feedback.
  • Experience assisting with maintenance tasks and preventive maintenance programs.
  • Ability to troubleshoot plant equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Willingness to train and mentor team members.
  • Must meet physical requirements: standing, bending, lifting, and climbing.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the supervisor in maintenance activities and PM program execution.
  • Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment to reduce downtime.
  • Help train new team members and bid trainees.
  • Complete end-of-day paperwork and communicate with supervisors and other departments.

Skills

Communication
Training
Troubleshooting
Teamwork
Physical stamina

Job description

Management Level:

Class 9

Work Shift:

C Shift (United States of America)

Applicants will be considered for Maintenance Lead person openings. The Maintenance Lead person will assist the supervisor in all maintenance activities on the plant site including an effective Preventive Maintenance program, repairs to equipment, and the ability to trouble shoot all plant equipment with the minimum possible downtime occurring. The Maintenance Lead person will assist in the training of new Team Members and bid trainees. The Maintenance Lead person will communicate effectively in all areas of communication; verbal, written and reading; in order to give verbal feedback to supervisors, other departments and co-workers; compiling paperwork at the end of the day; comprehending manuals, diagrams, work orders, etc. that will assist in the day to day operations. The successful candidate(s)must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting and reaching are required. These positions will work in extremely hot, humid or extremely cold environments, both inside and outside the plant.

Requirements Team Member must be dependable, work well with others, self-motivated and willing to come in early and stay late, when necessary. Current Maintenance Team members will be given first consideration; must have completed at least Level 6 training in the Tyson Maintenance Level training program.

Internal applicants must have a good work record: no disciplines greater than one written warning within the last 12 months and 4 or less attendance points at the time of the posting.

This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex only. Team members interested in transferring into this position from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

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

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.

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.

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