Maintenance Generalist - 1st Shift - Tecumseh, NE
Tyson Foods, Inc.

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Job Details:

Schedule:

1st shift: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Overtime as required

Pay: $21.85 - $31.20 (depending on level of experience).

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for set up, adjustments, troubleshooting, and performing preventative maintenance on assigned equipment in designated areas. Perform routine audits on equipment and is responsible for its operation. (Designated areas are defined as CAS, Picking Room, EV, Offal, Sorting, Utility Grounds, Water Plant, Waste Water, and entry Refrigeration)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

• Perform preventive maintenance checks and inspection on assigned equipment, report findings to supervisor and take appropriate action
• Assist in troubleshooting all malfunctions and repairs as required.
• Assist testing all assigned equipment after repairs, changeovers, or extended downtime to verify pre-operational status, and audit performance
• Communicate, through appropriate departmental channels, equipment malfunctions, and corrective action taken, as well as quality problems
• Communicate supplies/parts requirements or needs through appropriate departmental channels
• Assist in working with all Maintenance team members on rebuilds, installs, and general projects throughout the facility
• Perform essential duties within guidelines of company GMP's, HAACP, PSM Program, Company Policies and Safety Programs (LOTO)
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, reports, and departmental forms
• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to use hand tools and trade type tools
• Strong mechanical background required
• Able to identify industry standard parts
• Able to work independently or as a team in a safe and efficient manner
• Knowledge of safety regulations for position (LOTO)
• Must meet all Physical and Environmental Requirements
• Some electrical experience preferred

• Willingness to work overtime

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Associates degree or 1-2 years' experience in meat/poultry processing or manufacturing environment preferred

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to communicate effectively

Physical Requirements / Environment:

• Stand/Walk: Continuously (at least 8 hours a day)
• Occasionally (1-3 hours a day); bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder, crouch, kneel, push/pull
• Lift/Carry: Frequently (1-10 lbs), Occasionally (up to 35-50 lbs.), Rarely (over 50 lbs. with assistance)
• Continuously working around moving machinery, both inside and out with changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust and fumes, occasionally working on a ladder at unprotected heights, around and amongst dead birds and a strong chicken odor

External Requirement: Must have minimum of 1 years of Facility. Maintenance and/or Automotive Mechanic work experience documented in the work history section of the application or a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program.

Rehire Consideration:

• Max of two (2) previous Tyson Employments to be considered.
• 90 days (3 months) waiting period.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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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