Maintenance Generalist - All Shifts - Kansas City
Tyson Foods, Inc.

Job Details:

To feed a changing world, it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room, every Tyson Foods team member plays a key role in our success. That is where you come in. We are hiring immediately for Maintenance Generalists.

Setting the table for your success:

At Tyson Foods, our team members' health and wellness are important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That is why we are committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family.

We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION!

Benefits include medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage; paid holidays; 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program. We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more!

This position works overnight, 12-hour shifts; 6 am-6 pm, or 6 pm - 6 am.

Maintenance Pay range - $25.50 to $36.20/hr

(Pay commensurate with experience)

The Maintenance Technician safely operates and performs a variety of maintenance activities including corrective maintenance (CM), preventative maintenance (PM), and predictive maintenance (PdM) for various computer/PLC-controlled production equipment including but not limited to Scales, Dumpers, Mixers, Cookers, Chillers, Slicers, Tray Formers, Case Formers, Conveyors, Robots, Palletizers, Pallet Wrappers and ancillary compressed air, water, steam, gas, electrical, pumping and controls systems. Must safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned production equipment and effectively interact with all plant personnel to accomplish plant and individual goals.

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance plans and activities safely, properly, and timely while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship. Assist in training of other plant personnel.
  

• Utilize the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to assist in the development and the execution and follow-up on maintenance activities including but not limited to inspections, calibrations, repairs, and rebuilds.
  

• Complete all required documentation accurately and promptly.
  

• Use and maintain all tools properly.
  

• With assistance develop the ability to provide corrective actions to all levels of equipment/system failures utilizing root cause analysis and troubleshooting techniques.
  

• With assistance demonstrate ability to utilize advanced maintenance techniques and tools such as thermo-graphic, ultrasonic, and vibration analysis to assess the health of production equipment and predict failures before they occur.
  

• Repair, modification and improvement of assigned production equipment with precision maintenance techniques as necessary.
  

• Participate on the Kansas City TPM Project teams as needed.
  

• Identify and/or correct potentially hazardous conditions.
  

• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
  

• Safely perform work, including adherence to Tyson Brands policies such as lock-out-tag-out (LOTO), hot work permit and confined space entry.
  

• Works closely with Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Planners to develop opportunities for continuous improvement.
  

• Assist in the development of individual performance objectives.
  

• Work cooperatively in a maintenance culture that is focused on continuous improvement (LEAN), positive morale, and exceptional levels of customer service.
  

• Understand and comply with all applicable Tyson Brands and governing agency policies by which we manage our business.
  

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 12 months of maintenance work experience in any of the following fields: Aviation, Automotive, Military, Agricultural, or Industrial OR be a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program with 6 months of industrial maintenance work experience.
  

• Experience must be documented on your application.
  

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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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