1st shift Industrial Maintenance Technician - Omaha, NE

Tyson Foods; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day 1

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Omaha, NE is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair and maintain electromechanical equipment in a food processing setting. You will follow GMP/SQF procedures, understand manuals, and support safe operation with strong communication skills.

The role requires lifting up to 75 pounds, performing housekeeping tasks, and rotating through duties as needed. 1+ year maintenance experience or completion of related training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of maintenance experience or completion of an industrial maintenance training program.
• Ability to understand technical manuals and follow GMP/SQF requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to perform routine housekeeping.
• Physical ability to push/pull/lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical equipment in a food processing environment.
• Provide technical support for all phases of operation and safety procedures.
• Handle and record data when distributing cleaning chemicals.
• Perform housekeeping and rotate through department duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical

Electrical controls

Fluid power

Mechanical systems

Welding

Fabrication

Manufacturing processes

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 Effective Day 1!Starting Pay: $28.90Leveling (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 operationMust be able to understand technical and training manualsHandle and distribute cleaning chemicals and record dataComply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF RequirementsRequires proficiency in multiple skill clusters, such as basic electrical, electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, welding, fabrication and manufacturing processesPrevious experience, special training, and formal education in a mechanical capacity is preferred for this outlined position.The position requires strong communication skillsPerform general housekeeping duties in the departmentPerform any other work as assigned by supervisorMust perform all positions of rotation, if applicablePhysical 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 poundsThe Team Member will stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, and reachThe Team Member will climb up and down stairs and laddersREQUIREMENTS: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 rehiresRelocation Assistance Eligible:NoWork 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.Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.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.If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here .Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.