Industrial Maintenance - Waterloo Pork Plant

Tyson Foods; Waterloo, Northern (IA, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of equipment used in food processing. You will conduct preventative maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime, and follow safety protocols while keeping thorough maintenance documentation.

The role requires experience or training in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, PLC troubleshooting, welding/fabrication, and related wiring or

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 6 months’ experience and/or training in mechanical/electrical/hydraulic/PLC troubleshooting, welding, wiring or related maintenance areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of equipment and machinery used in food processing.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventative maintenance tasks to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment malfunctions, electrical issues, and mechanical failures.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Document maintenance activities, including repairs, parts used, and any additional recommendations.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Welding/Fabrication

AC/DC control wiring

Motor control

3 phase wiring

Plumbing

Conveyor maintenance

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Details: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Requirements

• Application and/or resume must show a minimum of 6 months’ experience and/or training in one of the following areas: Mechanical troubleshooting, Electrical/Electronic Troubleshooting, Hydraulic Troubleshooting, PLC Troubleshooting and Navigation, Welding/Fabrication, AC/DC Control Wiring, Motor Control, 3 Phase Wiring, Plumbing, Conveyor Maintenance, Hydraulics, Pneumatic systems.
• Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days. Rehires are limited to 3 times of employment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of equipment and machinery used in food processing.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventative maintenance tasks to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment malfunctions, electrical issues, and mechanical failures.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Document maintenance activities, including repairs, parts used, and any additional recommendations.

Benefits & Perks

• 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.

Shift & Work Location

Work Shift: A Shift (United States of America)

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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.