Tyson Foods
Alexandria, KY
Shift: Full time
Job Details: If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world s expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer growth opportunities and room for advancement. This facility produces hot dogs, cocktails, and sliced meats. Benefits Effective Day 1! Position Description: Maintenance technicians are responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Responsibilities: Repair, modification and improvement of facility and production equipment with proper and precision techniques. Provide corrective actions to all levels of equipment/system failures utilizing root cause analysis and troubleshooting techniques. Ability to fabricate and weld various types of metals is a plus. Utilize the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to assist in the development and the execution and follow-up on maintenance activities. Safely perform work, including adherence to Tyson Foods policies such as lock-out tag-out (LOTO), Arc-Flash, hot work permit and confined space entry. Works closely with Maintenance Supervisors and Planners to develop opportunities for continuous improvement. Ability to work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), read blueprints, ladder logic, electrical, and hydraulic and pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot machines and improve systems and processes. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair all preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and plant support equipment including but not limited to Scales, Dumpers, Mixers, Cookers, Chillers, Slicers, Packaging Machines, Conveyors, Palletizers, and Pallet Wrappers. Comprehension and troubleshooting skills relating to computer/PLC controlled equipment, motor control systems, servo motors, pumping systems, 3 phase industrial electrical systems and mechanical systems and mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills relating to gear reducers, chain/belt drives, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, ladder logic, conveyors, heat exchangers, pumps, piping systems and vacuum pumps. Ability to complete mathematical calculations. Ability to fabricate and weld various types of metals is a plus. Work cooperatively in a maintenance culture that is focused on continuous improvement (Lean), positive morale and exceptional levels of customer service. Must have the ability to work in a successful team-based environment with minimal supervision. Basic understanding of OSHA regulations. Must have the ability to work in a successful team-based environment with minimal supervision. Must be able to work off shifts, weekend, and or holidays as needed. Physical Requirements : The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Must be willing and able to lift and move up to 40 lbs. The Team Member will work in a wet, humid, cold, and hot environment. The Team Member will work in a refrigerated area with ambient temperature of 40 degrees. The Team Member will walk or stand on hard floors for 8-12 hour days. Requirements: 2 years of industrial maintenance experience (focus on electrical/motors) or graduate from an industrial maintenance program or related discipline. 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) Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. 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 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. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here . Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Ty