Forklift Mechanic - Dept. 417P

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Holcomb, KS

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Applicants applying to this position will maintain general mechanical maintenance to all forklifts, pallet jacks, and beef pushers in the facility. All maintenance activities on the plant site including but not limited to, Preventive Maintenance, and the ability to troubleshoot and repair all forklifts, pallet jacks, and beef pushers; install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical systems; Install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot DC batteries and combustion engines; Experience with welding and fabrication: Welding, using a Oxy-acetylene cutting torch; Use of power tools and shop equipment.

Requirements

1 year minimum experience within industrial maintenance field or forklift related background.
Good work record, less than 5 attendance points and no more than one written warning in the last 12 months at the time of record review.
Must be able to communicate effectively in all areas of communication: verbal, written, and reading.
Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation: Standing, walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 70 pounds), and reaching.
Ability to work in extremely hot, humid or extremely cold environments, both inside and outside the plant.

Nice To Haves

Experience with welding and fabrication: Welding, using a Oxy-acetylene cutting torch.
Ability to comprehend manuals, diagrams, and work orders.

Responsibilities

Maintain general mechanical maintenance to all forklifts, pallet jacks, and beef pushers in the facility.
Perform Preventive Maintenance.
Troubleshoot and repair all forklifts, pallet jacks, and beef pushers.
Install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical systems.
Install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot DC batteries and combustion engines.
Perform welding and fabrication.
Use of power tools and shop equipment.