Maintenance Generalist

FULL-TIME

$32.18/hr

With moderate supervision provides industrial maintenance support to ensure the safe and effective operation of a state of the art, team based, and highly automated meat processing/packaging facility located in Kansas City, KS. The Maintenance Technician-Production safely operates and performs a variety of maintenance activities including corrective maintenance (CM), preventative maintenance (PM), and predictive maintenance (PdM) for various computer/PLC controlled production equipment including but not limited to Scales, Dumpers, Mixers, Cookers, Chillers, Slicers, Tray Formers, Case Formers, Conveyors, Robots, Palletizers, Pallet Wrappers and ancillary compressed air, water, steam, gas, electrical, pumping and controls systems. Must be able to safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned production equipment and the ability to effectively interact with all plant personnel to accomplish plant and individual goals.

Perform daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance plans and activities in a safe, proper and timely manner while constantly maintaining a high level of craftsmanship. Assist in training of other plant personnel.

Utilize the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to assist in the development and the execution and follow-up on maintenance activities including but not limited to inspections, calibrations, repairs and rebuilds.

Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner

Use and maintain all tools properly

With assistance develop ability to provide corrective actions to all levels of equipment/system failures utilizing root cause analysis and troubleshooting techniques

With assistance demonstrate ability to utilize advanced maintenance techniques and tools such as thermo-graphic, ultrasonic and vibration analysis to assess the health of production equipment and predict failures before they occur

Repair, modification and improvement of assigned production equipment with precision maintenance techniques as necessary

Participate on the Kansas City TPM Project teams as needed

Identify and/or corrects potentially hazardous conditions

Ability to safely operate a forklift

Safely perform work, including adherence to Hillshire Brands policies such as lock-out-tag-out (LOTO), hot work permit and confined space entry

Works closely with Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Planners to develop opportunities for continuous improvement

Assist in the development of individual performance objectives

Work cooperatively in a maintenance culture that is focused on continuous improvement (LEAN), positive morale and exceptional levels of customer service

Understand and comply with all applicable Hillshire Brands and governing agency policies by which we manage our business

Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

Shift start: 7:00AM Shift length: 7.5 hours

• Health, dental, vision insurance - available after 59 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan

• Must pass drug screen (cannabis excluded)
• Can lift 50 lbs
• Must be at least 18+ years old

Tyson Foods is one of the world's largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under three generations of family leadership, the company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp®, and State Fair®. Tyson Foods innovates continually to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it's available and raise the world's expectations for how much good food can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company had 121,000 team members at September 29, 2018. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land, and environment entrusted to it.