Maintenance Generalist

Job Details:

Job Description

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.  

These positions work in all departments of this pork processing facility, performing preventative maintenance repairing equipment used in production such as conveyor lines, trolley systems, Rendering machinery, and hydraulic systems. Other duties may include welding, basic electrical work, and working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching are required in all areas. These positions work in a cold, damp or hot and humid environment.           

REQUIRMENTS:

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK 3rd shift.

High School Diploma or GED preferred.  1 Year On-The-Job Training.

Application and /or resume must show related work experience and/or training in these areas :  Must have 1 years’ experience and or education in at least two of the following General Maintenance related areas; Mechanical troubleshooting, Electrical/Electronic troubleshooting, Hydraulic troubleshooting, PLC troubleshooting and Navigation, Welding/Fabrication, AC/DC Control Wiring, Motor Control, 3 Phase Wiring, Plumbing, Conveyor Maintenance, Hydraulics, Pneumatic systems.

Must be available to work any department, weekends, holidays and overtime.

Must be capable of communicating well both verbally and in writing with all levels of team members from hourly to upper management, as well as government officials. 

Must be able to read and understand manuals, execute and document work completed on scheduling sheet.

Must be able to successfully complete computer-based training modules and understand training manuals.

Must be willing and able to lift up to 60 plus pounds as necessary. 

Must be willing and able to work in confined space and working at heights above normal work area; use of ladders, lifts, and scaffolds; as well as any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Candidates hired into this position will be expected to stay on track with their training until he/she reaches level 7.

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

Location is accepting Rehires, rehire waiting period is 180 days from last termination date with a maximum number of employments of 3.

🤝 $2,000 Employee Referral Bonus – Louisa County Pork Plant

Help us grow our team! Eligible team members can earn a $2,000 referral bonus when their referred new hire/rehire completes the following milestones:

• $500 after 90 days of employment
• $500 after 180 days of employment
• $1,000 after 1 year of employment

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.




Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

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

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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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