Maintenance Generalist -All Shifts- Amherst, OH
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Job Details:
- Job Description
We are seeking Maintenance Technicians for all experience levels! Pay will vary based on experience level, and there is a shift increase for the third shift with the potential for overtime. We have open positions for the 2nd shift.
Maintenance Pay range - $23.65 to $33.80/hr
(Pay commensurate with experience)
POSITION SUMMARY:
Maintenance Mechanics perform skilled work in the operation, predictive, and preventative maintenance and repair of the facility’s real property, power industrial trucks, and plant utility systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include, but are not limited to, the following:
The frequency of the following activities may vary according to the requirements of the job task assigned.
- Follows all company personnel safety, food safety, attendance, and GMP policies.
- Proactive in the daily plant operations as well as set up and/or breakdown.
- Work to maximize plant efficiencies, reduce costs, and maintain product quality.
- Completes daily log sheets, communicates effectively, and is proactive in recognizing and reporting unsafe conditions and/or other mechanical concerns.
- Assist in maintaining a relevant and accurate mechanical inventory.
- Accurately and consistently change out parts.
- Lubrication, conveyor belt repairs, power train & bearing maintenance, motor and gearbox replacement, fork truck & pallet jack maintenance.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment in a timely manner.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to work effectively under time constraints.
- Able to use measurement devices.
- Able to Perform electrical and mechanical predictive and preventative maintenance as tasked.
- Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- The Team Member will work a flexible schedule if needed in a cold, wet, humid environment with temperatures ranging from 35 to 50 degrees.
- The Team Member is required to stand, sit, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel 67-100% of the time.
- The Team Member is required to walk, talk, and hear 67-100% of the time.
- The Team Member must be able to bend, squat, and kneel 33-67% of the time.
- The Team Member must be able to taste or smell 0-33% of the time.
- The Team Member is required to ascend and descend stairs 67-100% of the time.
- Must be willing and able to lift and/or move up to 45 lbs. 67-100% of the time, 50 lbs. 33-67% of the time and 100 lbs. 0-33% of the time.
- Must be willing and able to push/pull 300 lbs. 33-67% of the time.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of industrial maintenance or general maintenance work experience documented in the work history section OR be a graduate of a maintenance training program, HVAC training program (Vocational or Trade schools) (will need to provide documentation of completion) or have a degree within a relative field (if graduated, no experience needed at time of hire)
Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 365 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
NoWork 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, n
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