1st shift Industrial Maintenance Technician - Omaha, NE

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Effective Day 1

Starting Pay: $28.90/hour

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment in a food processing environment. The role emphasizes safety, GMP/SQF compliance, and supporting production through reliable machinery.

Minimum one year of maintenance experience or an industrial maintenance training program is required, along with strong communication skills. 1st shift with overtime potential and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of maintenance work experience documented in the application.
• Graduate of an industrial maintenance training program.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Must perform troubleshooting and repair, and provide technical support for all phases of the operation
• Must be able to understand technical and training manuals
• Handle and distribute cleaning chemicals and record data
• Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements
• Requires proficiency in multiple skill clusters, such as basic electrical, electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, welding, fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Previous experience, special training, and formal education in a mechanical capacity is preferred for this outlined position.
• The position requires strong communication skills
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the department
• Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor
• Must perform all positions of rotation, if applicable

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Electrical controls

Fluid power

Mechanical systems

Welding

Fabrication

Manufacturing

Strong communication

Education

Industrial maintenance training program

Job description

Job Details

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 advancement opportunities and great benefits. This facility operates five days a week, with overtime potential, and produces Bacon and Bacon Toppings.

Benefits

Benefits Effective Day 1! Starting Pay: $28.90. Leveling (pay) is determined during the interview process based on skillset, knowledge, and experience. There is potential to progress quickly within levels based on completed training and demonstrated skills on the job. We have open positions for second and third shift.

Position Summary

This position is 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 Maintenance Mechanic position has responsibilities to maintain, troubleshoot and repair a variety of electromechanical equipment in a food processing environment.

Responsibilities

• Must perform troubleshooting and repair, and provide technical support for all phases of the operation
• Must be able to understand technical and training manuals
• Handle and distribute cleaning chemicals and record data
• Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements
• Requires proficiency in multiple skill clusters, such as basic electrical, electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, welding, fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Previous experience, special training, and formal education in a mechanical capacity is preferred for this outlined position.
• The position requires strong communication skills
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the department
• Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor
• Must perform all positions of rotation, if applicable

Physical Requirements

• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must be willing and able to push/pull/lift up to 75 pounds
• The Team Member will stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, and reach
• The Team Member will climb up and down stairs and ladders

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year of maintenance work experience 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 documented is one (1) year
• This location is currently not accepting rehires
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
• Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended
• 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