Job Description

Maintenance Technician

FULL-TIME

$25.54/hr, plus $4000 new hire bonus, see details below

Starting pay for this position is between $18.55 - $26.50/hour depending on experience.

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.

Must be willing to use basic hand tools. Basic mechanical or maintenance skills, knowledge in areas of welding, hydraulics, basic electricity, power transmission, pneumatics & plumbing, welding, able to read & understand assignments, able to communicate orally & in writing, willing to hear/respond to two-way radio, willing to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs 120 feet and ladders up to 60 feet, willing to stand for long periods of time, withstand extreme hot, cold, inclement weather & odors, willing able to use various electrical & pneumatic power tools & equipment.

Must be willing to learn Tyson software to make work orders and fill out the daily documentation that is required in the system. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Willing to further education by outside training, company testing program & vendor training. Any applicant meeting minimum requirements may be contacted for an interview.

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Schedule

Shift start: 6:00AM or 3:30PM or 10:30PM
Shift length: 8 - 10 hours
Monday - Friday, occasional Saturdays required

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance - available after 90 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Must pass drug screen (cannabis included)
• Must pass background check
• Can lift 50 lbs
• Must be at least 18+ years old

Must have a minimum of (2) years of mechanical work experience documented in the work history section of the application or a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program. (Can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least 2 years.)

$4000 new hire incentive

About Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods is one of the world's largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under three generations of family leadership, the company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp®, and State Fair®. Tyson Foods innovates continually to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it's available and raise the world's expectations for how much good food can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company had 121,000 team members at September 29, 2018. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land, and environment entrusted to it.

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