Machine Technician (KP Maintenance Operator - KP) 1st Shift Full Time - Newbern, TN
Tyson Foods
- Newbern, TN
- $23.80 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Set up equipment in preparation for startup, and responsible for the running the KP machines, while also adhering to good safety practices, food safety policies, and company policies.
- Set up V-Mag stuffer/grinder and KP machines.
- Move empty racks into position for loading and loading logs onto racks.
- Send out correct diameters of slicing logs to freezer.
- Chang film as needed.
- Identify and stripping out defective logs.
- Drain water from bottom of KP and inspecting equipment.
- Set up and breaking down grinders.
- Record condition of grinder plates on grinder inspection sheets and turning in to lead/supervisor.
- Inform QA and Production Supervisor in the event of issues with equipment/grinder or raw materials.
- Informs and assists Maintenance persons in identifying and correcting problems with machines.
- Performs PM’s on equipment in assigned Department.
- Basic Math Skills and ability to become certified in Lock Out tag Out Program.
- Must be willing and able to work on and around machinery and chemicals.
- Must be willing and able to work in temperatures less than or equal to 35 degrees Fahrenheit temperature for minimum of 8 hours.
- Must be willing and able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
- Must be willing and able to perform the following task for periods of 8 hours on concrete floor, some of which may include but is not limited to bending, twisting, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting.
- Must be willing and able to pinch/grip product and place into specified location.