Maintenance Generalist

Job Title:
Maintenance Generalist - All Shifts (Full-Time)
Location:
Onsite - St. Joseph Plant 64507, Saint Joseph, MO, US
Employment Type:
Permanent
Salary:
USD $26.49 $28.95 / hr
Earn up to a $5,000 Retention Bonus!
$2,500 at 90 days.
$2,500 at one year.
Must successfully complete the above time increments to be eligible.
Job Responsibilities:
Perform preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment, including lubrication, adjustment of parts, rebuilding, scheduled service, and assisting with changeovers.
Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work area and equipment at all times.
Conduct daily inspections of assigned equipment areas to identify wear, defects, and damage, and perform necessary repairs to ensure proper functionality.
Document all maintenance and repair activities, including materials and parts used, while adhering to plant safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) specifications.
Refer to manufacturer manuals and blueprints to operate, set up, or repair machinery accurately.
Participate in both on-site and off-site training sessions as required.
Notify leadership of low or depleted inventory of materials and parts.
Promote and maintain a safe working environment.
Job Skills:
Physical ability to perform various tasks such as standing, sitting, bending, walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, kneeling, squatting, and reaching.
Capability to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing between 20-70 pounds.
Adaptability to work in varying environmental conditions, including cold, heat, and dampness, with potentially slippery surfaces.
Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as necessary.
Basic computer skills for completing required training and tasks.
Proficiency in identifying necessary parts and supplies for job tasks.
Effective verbal communication skills for training purposes.
Ability to comprehend manuals, instructions, blueprints, and schematics.
Readiness to work up to 12-hour shifts on hard surfaces.
Strong teamwork and individual work capabilities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills for interacting with team members and management.
Self-motivated with a sense of urgency and entrepreneurial spirit.
Requirements:
Minimum 1 year of industrial maintenance experience OR 6 months of industrial maintenance experience with relevant education (e.G., industrial maintenance diploma or enrollment in technical school).
Candidates with previous employment at Tyson must adhere to a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 instances of employment.
Non-Negotiable Requirements:
Maintenance mechanic experience in one of the following:
One year of experience in industrial manufacturing OR
Two years in aircraft maintenance, agriculture maintenance, or military maintenance OR
Three years in automotive maintenance.