Temperanceville Plant - Maintenance Generalist 2nd Shift Full Time

Tyson Foods; Temperanceville (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a maintenance technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant equipment while ensuring a safe work environment. The role includes monitoring production equipment, performing repairs, and assisting with installation and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities include documenting corrections, rebuilding equipment, and working with other maintenance staff across the facility. This position requires the ability to handle physical tasks, read schematics, and pass safety

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 months of maintenance experience; enrollment in a maintenance/mechanical program can be considered in lieu of experience.
• Ability to understand and follow Safety Rules (Lockout/Tagout) and OSHA standards.
• Willingness to work Saturdays and Sundays and across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the equipment during production and makes repairs or adjustments.
• Documents any corrections required and performs preventive maintenance where needed.
• Rebuilds equipment and assists with installation of new equipment.
• Maintains facility equipment and can grease, oil, and clean plant machinery.
• Troubleshoots mechanical problems using schematics and blueprints.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Mechanical troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Maintenance / mechanical program enrollment considered

Tools

Reading schematics

Blueprints

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.

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.
• Monitors equipment and computer boards.
• Trouble-shoot mechanical problems using detailed schematics and blueprints.
• Works other shifts when necessary.

Requirements

• 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 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 online training

Additional Details

• Must have at least 3 months of maintenance experience. enrollment in a maintenance / mechanical program can be considered in lieu of experience
• Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 90 days
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
• Work Shift: 2ND SHIFT (United States of America)
• Pay Range/Rate: $27.25
• Annual Incentive Plan: No
• Long-Term Incentive Plan: No

Other Information

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.

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.

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