Job Details:
Safety is always FIRST with Tyson Foods.
At Tyson, all Team Members are expected to practice safety standards, policies, and procedures. All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided.
Candidates will be considered for a General Maintenance position in the Facilities Department, opening on the B shift. This position requires working 12‑hour rotating shifts (2,2,3 schedule) and weekends; overtime is required.
General Maintenance Technicians are responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient production. Must be able to complete computerized training programs using the Tyson SAP software.
General Maintenance candidates will be expected to master skills in the area of equipment installation, maintaining, inspecting, and repairing, including:
Hydraulic systems
Plumbing systems
Air systems
Electrical devices
Reading P&IDs
Some operation of powered industrial lifting equipment
Any other equipment or systems as needed
Interface with operation personnel
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 willing to bend, twist, reach, and move around the department and have the ability to work on the floor and on or under industrial equipment. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. if required.
This position requires candidates to perform tasks in a refrigerated environment with temperatures ranging from 30 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
To be qualified for maintenance, candidates must be willing and able to complete all required skilled trades training courses necessary for the required time period. Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form to understand safety instructions, complete training materials, and document maintenance activities using company systems.
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.
Position open to candidates within the country of the posted position.
Must have at least (12) twelve months of industrial Maintenance experience in (2) two or more of the following disciplines:
Rotating machines
Pneumatics
Hydraulics
Electrical distribution
Motor control
Construction
Carpentry
Automotive or powered industrial trucks
Plumbing
HVAC
Prime power
Landscaping
(Experience may be from multiple employers as long as it totals at least (12) twelve months.)
Completion of an Industrial Maintenance/Automation Technology certificate from a US‑based technical school with classroom and hands‑on training will be considered in lieu of experience.
A combination of practical experience and formal education will also be considered.
Must be able to read, write, and interpret equipment manuals and technical instructions where required.
Oral and written communication skills required.
Basic computer skills required.
Please attach a resume
For internal candidate only:
Please attach a resume. Applicant must be a full-time team member and have completed the probationary period. Team members with six or more points or a or a suspension on their disciplinary record within the last 12 months or a Core Safety Mandate violation within the last 24 months will not be considered for the position.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
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