Maintenance generalist Louisa County C shift (September)

Tyson Foods; Columbus Junction (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Columbus Junction, IA is seeking a maintenance technician responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing equipment across the pork processing facility. You will work in various production areas performing preventative and reactive maintenance on conveyors, trolleys, rendering machinery, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems, with welding and basic electrical tasks as needed.

The role requires reading manuals, documenting work, completing training modules, and lifting up

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years’ experience and/or training in at least two maintenance areas: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, PLC, welding and related.
• Ability to read and understand manuals and document work.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment across a pork processing facility.
• Perform preventative maintenance on conveyors, trolley systems, rendering machinery, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Weld or fabricate as needed and perform basic electrical work.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Welding/Fabrication

AC/DC Control Wiring

Motor Control

3 Phase Wiring

Conveyor Maintenance

Manuals reading

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLC

Job description

Job Details

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.

These positions work in all departments of this pork processing facility, performing preventative maintenance repairing equipment used in production such as conveyor lines, trolley systems, Rendering machinery, and hydraulic systems. Other duties may include welding, basic electrical work, and working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching are required in all areas. These positions work in a cold, damp or hot and humid environment.

Requirements

• MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK 3rd shift.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred. 1 Year On-The-Job Training.
• Application and /or resume must show related work experience and/or training in these areas : Must have 1 years' experience and or education in at least two of the following General Maintenance related 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.
• Must be available to work any department, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Must be capable of communicating well both verbally and in writing with all levels of team members from hourly to upper management, as well as government officials.
• Must be able to read and understand manuals, execute and document work completed on scheduling sheet.
• Must be able to successfully complete computer-based training modules and understand training manuals.
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 60 plus pounds as necessary.
• Must be willing and able to work in confined space and working at heights above normal work area; use of ladders, lifts, and scaffolds; as well as any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Candidates hired into this position will be expected to stay on track with their training until he/she reaches level 7.
• The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Location is accepting Rehires, rehire waiting period is 180 days from last termination date with a maximum number of employments of 3.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift

Work Shift: C Shift (United States of America)

Background Checks

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Benefits

• 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.