Job Details:
Job Description
- Pay Rate: Based on experience
- Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in coordinating daily department activities and communicating work assignments to maintenance team members.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production equipment and facility assets while ensuring compliance with Tyson safety policies and procedures.
- Perform all duties of a processing mechanic.
- Operate machine shop equipment, including lathes, milling machines, shears, and brakes.
- Perform welding and fabrication of chutes, chain guards, equipment components, and other plant needs.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical issues related to processing equipment.
- Perform basic troubleshooting of electrical systems and components.
- Complete preventive maintenance tasks and maintain maintenance records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 12 months of continuous employment with one employer within the last 36 months OR completion of verifiable formal schooling in a related trade.
- Minimum 12 months of fabrication and mechanical experience required.
- Welding, boiler, and electrical experience preferred.
- Mechanical maintenance background preferred.
- Must be able to repair transmission components and systems.
- Must be proficient with machine shop equipment, including lathes, milling machines, shears, and brakes.
- Basic electrical knowledge required for troubleshooting electrical and ARC welding components.
- Knowledge of pipe fitting and sheet metal techniques.
- Basic math skills, including ratios, rates, and percentages.
- Knowledge of boiler and steam systems is helpful.
- Proficiency with standard hand tools.
- Welding and gas-cutting skills are beneficial.
- Must be able to interpret written, verbal, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Must be flexible with work hours and available to work weekends.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and in writing.
- Must pass the Tyson Basic Safety Test.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
Rehire & Application Requirements
- Applicants must provide a government identification number to verify prior Tyson employment history.
- Applicants who have worked for Tyson Foods 3 or more times are not eligible for rehire.
- Former Tyson team members must be separated from Tyson for at least 180 days before being considered for rehire.
- Tyson reserves the right to require longer waiting periods or deny rehire based on the reason for separation.


Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)
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