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We are seeking a skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Maintenance Technician. This role is essential in ensuring the preventive maintenance, repair, and rebuild of various equipment and systems within our facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Preventive Maintenance:

• Solely responsible for the preventive maintenance and rebuild of assigned ACE debone machines, tender/shell belts, butterfly conveyors, skinners, and Sensor X equipment.
• Monitor equipment during production and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Document all corrections made.

Installation and Monitoring:

• Assist with the installation of new equipment.
• Monitor equipment drives, HMIs, and computer boards.

Troubleshooting:

• Troubleshoot mechanical problems using detailed schematics, blueprints, and manufacturer’s manuals.

Repair and Replacement:

• Repair or replace motors, gearboxes, belts, cylinders, blades, cones, shields, and miscellaneous components.
• Safely replace blades and sharpen as needed.

Job Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 months of maintenance experience.
• Experience with pneumatic valves and controls.

Skills:

• Ability to troubleshoot complex automated systems.
• Ability to learn and retain equipment-specific training from manufacturers.
• Good hand-eye coordination.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb ladders, reach, lift, and work overhead.
• Ability to walk, stand, or sit for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to move equipment and machinery over 40 lbs. when needed.
• Ability to bend, turn, and move freely throughout the plant.

Environmental Tolerance:

• Ability to tolerate climates ranging from very cold to very hot and from very wet to very dry.

Communication:

• Ability to communicate and get along with others.

Compliance:

• Ability to comply with OSHA standards and follow safety rules.

Additional Information:

Requirements:

Prior Employee Waiting Period:

• Must have 90 days from the last term date.

Number of Times Worked at Tyson:

• If terminated 3x or more, not eligible for rehire.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 months of industrial maintenance experience.

Work Schedule:

• Saturday and Sunday work is required if needed.
• Work closely with other maintenance personnel to receive and pass along information concerning the job.

Internal and External Applicants:

• Interviews will be conducted with internal applicants currently employed at the facility first, followed by external applicants who meet the hiring criteria if an internal applicant is not selected.

Why Join Us?

Skill Development:

• Enhance your skills in maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.

Team Collaboration:

• Work in a supportive and dynamic team environment.

Safety Focus:

• Contribute to maintaining a safe work environment.

Dynamic Role:

• Engage in a variety of tasks and support multiple operations.

How to Apply:

If you are skilled in maintenance and have a passion for ensuring equipment efficiency, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in maintaining the high standards of Tyson Foods.

Tyson Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

“The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.”