Cage Repair/Welder - DST Mech Trainee Maint ME01 (1st Shift) New Holland PA LH Garage

Tyson•New Holland, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works in a truck garage shop and the position holder performs light mechanical repairs as needed on 18-wheeler trucks and trailers. This position will also fix and weld broken cages as needed. Performs preventative maintenance and vehicle inspections. Operates a forklift to get or place back empty chicken cages on the truck. Welds broken cages as needed and fabricates pieces in order to fix cages.

Requirements

Must have required tools: Entry level set, Standard Wrench set (1/4"-1 1/4"), Metric Wrench set (8mm-22mm), Standard 1/4 drive socket and ratchet set (1/4"-1/2"), Standard 3/8 drive socket and ratchet set (3/8-15/16), Standard 1/2 drive socket and ratchet set (1/2-1 1/4), Metric 1/4 drive socket and ratchet set (8mm-13mm), Metric 3/8 drive socket and ratchet set (10mm-19mm), Metric1/2 drive socket and ratchet set (13mm-24mm), Complete set of Phillips and standard screwdrivers up to #3 on both, Set of pry bars with at least a 20 inch bar, 12 volt test light, Small and large pliers, needle nose, wire crimping pliers and vise grip pliers, 3/8 air ratchet, 1/2 air impact.
Must have valid driver’s license.
Previous mechanic experience required.
Welding experience is a must - metal fabrication.
Must pass a urinalysis for drug & alcohol screening.
Willing to stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull, kneel, squat, and reach and climb ladders and onto trucks.
Willingness to lift 70 lbs. on a daily basis.
Must be able to tolerate climates ranging from very cold to very hot and from very wet to very dry.
Exposed to various elements of weather.
Must have general understanding of heavy duty truck repair.
Willingness to tolerate odors associated with chicken processing and offal trailers.
Must be able to understand and agree to follow Safety Rules (ie. Lockout/Tagout).
Must be able to comply with OSHA standards.
Must be able to communicate with truck drivers.
Basic math skills as needed to make work related computations for machinery, fluid capacities, etc.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.