Job Description

At Tyson Foods, We Care. Safety is the number one priority in everything that we do. TEAM Members are responsible for their own Safety and the Safety of those around them.

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Applicants will be considered for any general maintenance position opening on any shift within the facility, such as day (A-shift), evening (B-shift), or night shift (C-shift), and will be required to work overtime as needed.

*Schedules are not Monday through Friday.

General maintenance technicians are responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient production. Candidates must be able to demonstrate hands-on knowledge of a variety of standard industrial maintenance tools and recognized and generally accepted maintenance practices. Candidates will be expected to have basic computer skills and able to learn the Tyson SAP plant maintenance module; SAP will be used for personal time tracking, executing equipment repairs, and performing scheduled equipment inspections. General maintenance candidates will be expected to master skills including equipment installation, hydraulic actuators and controls, utility piping and plumbing, compressed air systems, and process water piping, bearing installations, mechanical measurements, proper lubrication, food-grade machine teardown, inspection, and reassembly, hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical devices, reading P&IDs, some operation of powered industrial lifting equipment, and interfacing with operations personnel, maintenance technicians must comply with food safety quality assurance, site safety guidelines, and be a strong team player.

Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of site personnel. Maintenance personnel must be able to work safely and independently at all times.

Must be able to read, write, and interpret equipment manuals and technical instructions where required. Must be able to use math as needed to complete work-related computations for machinery speeds and ratios, fluid capacities, critical dimensions, etc... Must be able to lift up to seventy (70) pounds on a daily basis and able to work on your feet for a period of up to twelve (12) hours consecutively within a refrigerated environment. To be qualified for maintenance, candidates must be willing and able to complete all required skilled trades training necessary for the required time period. Applicant must be able and willing to follow all operational procedures and safety rules.

Requirements

Six months general or industrial maintenance background is required to be the top candidate. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed formal industrial technical training from an accredited skilled trades program such as industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or advanced manufacturing.

All job offers are based on the conditions that the candidate can provide proof of authorization to work legally within the United States and pass a urinalysis drug screening, which is part of a post-offer heath assessment.

When completing a Tyson Foods employment application, be sure to complete all tasks listed on the candidate home page. If not, you will see a message that there are 1 or more task(s) that require attention. Applicants for hourly production positions must complete the task to provide additional information to be considered from employment.

A resume must be attached for consideration.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

When completing a Tyson Foods employment application, be sure to complete all tasks listed on the candidate home page. If not, you will see a message that there are 1 or more task(s) that require attention. Applicants for hourly production positions must complete the task to provide additional information to be considered from employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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