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Job Details:

We make pepperoni and pizza toppings! If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods, near Fort Worth, TX, 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 great benefits and competitive pay.

There is potential for overtime. There is potential to progress quickly within levels based on completed training and demonstrated skills on the job. We have an open position for the 3rd shift.

Job Details:

These positions are responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

The basic function of Maintenance Mechanic is to repair/adjust machinery, troubleshoot/repair hydraulic pneumatic systems to keep plant facilities in operation and minimize downtime.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoots pneumatic control systems and pneumatically activated systems
• Replaces, rebuilds, repairs pneumatic lift cylinders
• Replace airline hoses, hoses, fittings, gauges
• Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces and/or rebuilds hydraulic motors, filters, pumps, valves, hoses, and hydraulic lift cylinders
• Troubleshoots high pressure systems while the unit is in operation or down for major repairs
• Installs heater connections, hydraulic oil coolers, temperature and oil pressure senders
• Identifies basic problems in electrical control circuitry and repairs or refers to electrician
• Responsible for keeping work area clean
• May perform other various duties on a routine or non-routine basis at the discretion of his/her supervisor or other members of management.
• Must have knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical; ability to read elementary wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics
• Ability to use shop mathematics with trade knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic operations and repair
• Proficiency in reading and writing; ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and effectively communicate across all management levels.
• Sufficient physical capabilities to meet the demands of an industrial mechanic

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

• Must be willing and able to lift 70 lbs. on a daily basis

• The Team Member will work on their feet for a period of 12 hours
• The Team Member will climb ladders
• The Team Member will work in tight spaces
• The Team Member will work at heights up to 50 feet above the floor surface

• The Team Member will work in a cold, damp to hot environment

• The Team Member will stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull, and reach as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a minimum of (3) years of industrial maintenance in a manufacturing setting documented in the work history section of the application or be a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program. (Can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least 3 years).

Applicants will be considered for General Maintenance level openings.

Leveling (pay) is determined during the interview process based on skillset, knowledge, and experience.

This location is currently not accepting rehires

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

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

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity 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.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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