Maintenance Mechanic - HARVEST/PROCESSING

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a General Mechanic to troubleshoot, maintain and repair equipment across Harvest or Processing of our beef facility. You will work in environments that can be cold, damp or hot, and you must be able to lift up to 100 pounds, climb stairs and ladders.

Minimum requirements include 6 months of mechanic experience or graduation from an industrial maintenance training program, with tours required before an offer. Welding experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• 6 months of mechanic work experience or completion of an industrial maintenance training program.
• Must be able to tour before offer.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair equipment across departments in Harvest or Processing.
• Work in cold, damp or hot environments and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders; welding experience is preferred.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Welding experience

Safety minded

Education

Industrial maintenance training

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.

Tasks

These General Mechanic positions could work any department in Harvest or Processing of this beef processing facility. Standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling and reaching are required in all areas and must be able to climb up/down stairs and ladders. Lifting up to 100 pounds is required. These positions work in cold, damp or hot and humid environments (30 degrees to 105 degrees). Must be mechanically inclined. Welding experience preferred. Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson have a 180 days rehire waiting period and a 3 time limit.

Requirements

• 6 months experience of mechanic work in the work history section of application or be a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program.(qualifying candidates must take a tour before accepting a job offer)

Relocation Assistance

Eligible: No

Work Shift

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

Background Checks

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Hourly Applicants Only

Hourly Applicants ONLY - You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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.

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.

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