What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Generalist - 1st Shift - Tecumseh, NE position at Tyson Foods Incorporated and Careers?
Job Details:
This position will maintain the assigned equipment throughout the company owned farms and is responsible for the quality of the equipment operation.
PAY SCALE: Base pay is commensurate with experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for all repairs to motors (electric/gas/diesel) and electrical equipment
- Maintain and operate all farm equipment
- Maintain all motors and engines throughout the farm
- Develop and maintain a Preventative Maintenance Program
- Develop and maintain a detailed Parts Inventory Plan
- Assist in maintaining the farm grounds
- Adhere to all Animal Welfare Standards and biosecurity program regulations
- Learn essential farm animal husbandry practices
- Other duties as assigned; inclusive of all farm work responsibilities, cooperating with others as needed to complete necessary tasks
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to efficiently use hand tools and trades type tools, to provide maintenance of all farm equipment
- Ability to operate farm equipment safely and effectively
- Strong mechanic and basic electrical and plumbing background required
- Welding skills required
- Ability to develop and maintain a Preventative Maintenance Program and Parts Inventory Plan
- Ability to use time wisely while working independently
- Willingness to function as part of a team and work toward team goals
- Excellent observation skills and attention to detail, eager to learn new ideas
- Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergency situations as required
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Associates degree or equivalent in farm machines preferred
Communication Skills:
- Must be able to communicate effectively.
Physical Requirements / Environment:
- Occasionally (1-3 hrs.): crawl, crouch, kneel, squat or balance
- Frequently (3-6 hrs.): lift/carry push/pull (up to 45 lbs.), simple/firm grasping, reaching at shoulder height or slightly above, bend/stoop, fine manipulation/hand tools, climb working at unprotected heights when on a ladder
- Continuously (6-8 hrs.): stand/walk, work around moving machinery, exposed to marked changes in temperature; outside in varied weather conditions, indoors in a regulated environment, around and amongst poultry dust, odor and blood, as well as fumes, talk and hear, use 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses
Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 90 days. Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Tyson Foods.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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