Maintenance Technician - Day and Night Shift

Position Title: Maintenance Technician

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Zeeland MI

We have both Day and Night shift available!

To feed a changing world it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room every Tyson Foods team member plays a key role in our success. That is where you come in. We are hiring immediately for Maintenance Technicians.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide maintenance support with moderate supervision to ensure the safe and effective operation of equipment and team.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance repairs on mechanical electrical pneumatic and hydraulic plant equipment.
• Conduct emergency mechanical or electrical repairs as needed.
• Troubleshoot issues related to mechanical electrical pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned production equipment.
• Effectively interact with all plant personnel to accomplish plant and individual goals.
• Minimize downtime due to equipment failure.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience: Minimum 1 year of industrial maintenance experience OR 1 year of industrial maintenance experience education (e.g. possess industrial maintenance diploma or currently enrolled in technical school) in lieu of experience.

• Applicants will be considered for Associate Maintenance Technicians General Maintenance Technicians and Sr Maintenance Technicians level openings.
• Leveling is determined during the interview process based on skillset knowledge and experience.

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills necessary for logging information processing daily work orders and completing required documentation. Ability to learn and utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Communication Skills: Effective communication and basic math skills required.

Must reside in the United States to be considered

No sponsorship available with this position.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Ability to lift push and pull up to 75 lbs. occasionally; ability to lift 20 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to stand on a hard surface for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to work in confined and tall spaces walk climb utilize a ladder operate a lift bend and stoop.
• Repetitive gripping pushing and pulling.
• Frequent overhead work.
• Temperatures inside the plant may vary from 25 degrees to over 100 degrees; outside work may also be needed.
• Basic math skills including percentages fractions and measurements.