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Job Details:

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. 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. Maintenance personnel must be able to work safely and independently at all times.

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.

Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of site personnel.

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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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