1st Maintenance Generalist Tecumseh Peterson Farm

Job Details

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

• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Associates degree or equivalent in farm machines preferred

• Must be able to communicate effectively.

• 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.

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1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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