3rd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician - Omaha, NE

Tyson Foods; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits effective Day 1

Overtime potential

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electromechanical equipment in a food processing environment. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to Tyson policies, with opportunities for career progression.

The position requires strong communication skills, basic electrical and mechanical knowledge, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks on the job. Third shift availability is noted, with overtime potential and competitive starting pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of maintenance work experience
• Graduate of an industrial maintenance training program
• Combination of employers allowed if experience documents 1 year or more

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment and provide technical support
• Understand and follow technical manuals and training guides
• Handle and record cleaning chemicals and data
• Adhere to safety, GMP and SQF requirements
• Work across electrical, fluid power and mechanical systems; welding and fabrication as needed
• Communicate effectively with team and supervisor
• Rotate through positions as assigned by supervisor

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: $28.90 with a $1.75 cent shift differential 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: 3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

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

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