Maintenance Technician

FULL-TIME

$31.70/hr

We are offering Maintenance Technicians $23+ per hour, based on experience, with a top out rate of $31.70 through the Company's skills test program. We currently have openings for 2nd and 3rd shift.

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world's expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer growth opportunities and room for advancement. This facility produces hot dogs, cocktails and sliced meats.

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

- This position requires the ability to work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), read blue prints, ladder logic, electrical, and hydraulic and pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot machines and improve systems and processes.

- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair all preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and plant support equipment including but not limited to Scales, Dumpers, Mixers, Cookers, Chillers, Slicers, Packaging Machines, Conveyors, Palletizers, and Pallet Wrappers.

- Repair, modification and improvement of facility and production equipment with proper and precision techniques.

- Must have comprehension and troubleshooting skills relating to computer/PLC controlled equipment, motor control systems, servo motors, pumping systems, 3 phase industrial electrical systems and mechanical systems and mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills relating to gear reducers, chain/belt drives, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, ladder logic, conveyors, heat exchangers, pumps, piping systems and vacuum pumps.

- Must be able to complete mathematical calculations.

- Provide corrective actions to all levels of equipment/system failures utilizing root cause analysis and troubleshooting techniques.

- Ability to fabricate and weld various types of metals is a plus.

- Utilize the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to assist in the development and the execution and follow-up on maintenance activities.

- Safely perform work, including adherence to Tyson Foods policies such as lock-out tag-out (LOTO), Arc-Flash, hot work permit and confined space entry.

- Works closely with Maintenance Supervisors and Planners to develop opportunities for continuous improvement.

- Work cooperatively in a maintenance culture that is focused on continuous improvement (Lean), positive morale and exceptional levels of customer service.

- Must have the ability to work in a successful team based environment with minimal supervision.

- Must be able to work off shifts, weekend, and or holidays as needed.

- Should have basic understanding of OSHA regulations.

- Must be willing to withstand wet, humid, cold, and hot environment.

- Must be able to work in a refrigerated area with ambient temperature of 40 degrees.

- Must be willing to lift and move up to 40 lbs as well as walk or stand on hard floor for 8-12 hour days.

Shift start: 2:00PM or 11:00PM Shift length: 8.5 hours Saturdays and/or Sundays required depending on the week.

• Health, dental, vision insurance - available after 60 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan

• Must pass drug screen (cannabis excluded)
• Can lift 50 lbs
• Must be at least 18+ years old

Tyson Foods is one of the world's largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under three generations of family leadership, the company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp®, and State Fair®. Tyson Foods innovates continually to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it's available and raise the world's expectations for how much good food can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company had 121,000 team members at September 29, 2018. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land, and environment entrusted to it.