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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd & 3rd Shifts - (Claryville) Alexandria, KY

Tyson Foods · Claryville Plant - Alexandria, KY

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
22 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Tyson Foods (food & beverage) in Claryville Plant - Alexandria, KY. 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.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Root cause, PLC, Welding, EHS / safety
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help

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How this role compares

Against 32 other live reliability postings in Kentucky.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 52%
  • Automation 36%
  • ✓ Root cause 33%
  • Robotics 33%
  • ✓ Welding 33%
  • ✓ Team leadership 30%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageRelocation helpLifts up to 40 lbs

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This plant: Tyson Foods in Claryville Plant - Alexandria

1 other open role at this site · 1 person we found on the reliability team.

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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

  • ✓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.

requirements

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.

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Job Details

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we feed the world like family! 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.

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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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical

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