Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Day Shift) - Claremont, NC

Tyson Foods

Claremont (NC)

On-site

USD 53,000 - 76,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus
Retention bonus
Benefits package (PTO, 401(k), health,

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Claremont, NC is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, maintain and repair production equipment on a 12-hour shift schedule (2-3-2). The role emphasizes safety, GMP practices, and timely preventive maintenance.

Pay ranges from $25.50 to $36.40 per hour with a $1 night-shift differential; full-time benefits start Day 1 including PTO, 401(k), health and dental coverage.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 6 months of relevant industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Must have 6 months of work history in the past 12 months.
  • Background checks may be required for certain roles; relocation is not offered.
  • Leveling pay is determined during interview based on skillset and experience.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.
  • All preventive maintenance including lubrication, adjustment, rebuilding, scheduled service, cleaning and assisting operator on change over.
  • Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical maintenance on all production equipment including ovens, freezers, cartoners, wrappers and all other manufacturing systems plant wide
  • Maintain proper housekeeping in work area as well as keep equipment clean and orderly at all times
  • Maintain all required records
  • Observe and promote all Plant Safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Skills

Industrial Maintenance

Job description

Job Details: Benefits Effective Day 1! 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.

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus paid after 90 days of employment, plus an additional $1,000 Retention Bonus paid after 6 months of continuous employment.

Industrial Maintenance Technician – Full Time – Claremont, NC 28610

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 great benefits and competitive pay.

This facility operates six days a week and produces Sandwiches and Bakery Items.

This position hours are from: 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Pay range from $25.50-$36.40 (shift differential of $1 for night shift) based upon experience.

There is potential to progress quickly within levels based on completed training and demonstrated skills on the job.

Technicians work 12-hour shifts on a 2-3-2 schedule. The schedule is based on a 14-day period in which employees work 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, and 3 days off. With this schedule, technicians have every other weekend off.

Job Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • This position is responsible for all preventive maintenance including lubrication, adjustment, rebuilding, scheduled service, cleaning and assisting operator on change over.
  • Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical maintenance on all production equipment including ovens, freezers, cartoners, wrappers and all other manufacturing systems plant wide
  • Maintain proper housekeeping in work area as well as keep equipment clean and orderly at all times
  • Maintain all required records
  • Observe and promote all Plant Safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

This position requires basic computer skills in order to complete required training and/or tasks. Candidate must be able to identify parts and supplies needed to complete job tasks. Candidate must have the ability to verbally communicate material effectively in a training environment.

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 lift up to 100 pounds with assistance
  • The Team Member will stand for 8 – 12 hours per day on hard floors
  • The Team Member will work in extreme hot or cold environments ranging from 30 to 120 degrees.
Requirements
  • Candidate Must have a minimum of 6 months of relevant industrial Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Must have 6 months of work history in the past 12 months.
  • Applicants will be considered for General Maintenance level openings.
  • Leveling (pay) is determined during the interview process based on skillset, knowledge, and experience.
  • Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.
  • 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.

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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.

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.

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