Boiler Technician - 1st Shift - Omaha, NE

Tyson Foods•Omaha, NE

5d•$27 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring an hourly Boiler Technician at its Omaha, Nebraska facility, which produces bacon and bacon toppings and operates five days a week. The technician monitors, adjusts, and maintains plant equipment and systems involving hydraulics, pneumatics, potable water, steam distribution, boilers, water systems, and pumping systems. The role may involve several kinds of equipment and systems, and is described as a floating position requiring openness to working different shifts as needed. The listed shift is first shift, with overtime potential. The technician documents logs and readings, attends meetings concerning boilers and related systems, and may assist engineers and contractors with projects. Applicants must have a City of Omaha 3rd Grade Engineer’s License and either at least one year of documented maintenance work experience or graduation from an industrial maintenance training program. PSM experience is also required. Candidates may be considered for Refrigeration-level openings; pay level is determined during the interview based on skills, knowledge, and experience. The position pays $27.00–$38.60, depending on experience and education. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Hold a City of Omaha 3rd Grade Engineer’s License.
Have at least one year of documented maintenance work experience, or be a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program.
Have PSM experience.
Be proficient in multiple skill clusters, such as basic electrical, electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, welding, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
Have strong communication skills and be able to understand technical and training manuals.
Be willing and able to work different shifts as required.
Be willing and able to push, pull, and lift 75 pounds; stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, and reach; and climb stairs and ladders, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience, special training, and formal education in a mechanical capacity are preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor, adjust, and maintain plant equipment and systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, potable water, steam distribution, boilers, water systems, and pumping systems.
Document and maintain logs and readings.
Attend meetings concerning the boiler, hot water system, filter, and air compressors.
Assist engineers and contractors with projects.
Work independently without supervision, follow instructions, adapt to changes, and work effectively with others.
Perform other duties as assigned.