Building Groundskeeping/General Mechanic - 1st Shift - San Lorenzo Plant

Tyson FoodsSan Lorenzo, CA
$31 - $42Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the maintenance of the facility and repair of manufacturing equipment while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. This role involves executing maintenance and repair work associated with CMMS work orders, including repairing various line equipment such as mixers, grinders, clipper stuffers, slicers, labelers, and multivacs. The job also includes pre-checking and setting up equipment, performing cutting, welding, and electrical work, and other duties as assigned. The role requires the ability to tolerate temperatures of 35 degrees or below for the entire shift, lift 40-60 pounds to shoulder height repeatedly, and walk and stand on a cement floor for the shift duration. Additionally, the position requires the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, possess basic math and computer skills, and comprehend product specifications sheets, assess equipment, and demonstrate mechanical knowledge. A working knowledge of USDA regulations, plant sanitation standards, and procedures is preferred. Responsibilities include performing weekly, monthly, and semi-annual inspections throughout the facility, such as for fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler systems, eye wash/shower stations, emergency lighting, alarms for access doors, and rail inspections. Other duties include lighting repairs, repairing/replacing copper pipes (soldering copper), pipe threading of various sizes and material types, and repairs to toilets, sinks, and water heaters. The role also requires the ability to drive forklifts, scissor lifts, and other aerial/boom lifts.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years hands-on industrial maintenance mechanic experience including electrical, conveyor, controls, ac/dc, pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Basic math skills
  • Computer skills
  • Ability to read and comprehend product specifications sheets
  • Ability to assess equipment
  • Demonstrate mechanical knowledge
  • Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions
  • Willing and able to tolerate temperatures of 35 degrees or below for entire shift
  • Able to lift 40-60 pounds to shoulder height repeatedly
  • Able to walk and stand on cement floor for the shift duration
  • Must be available to work all shifts, including weekends, and available for overtime

Nice To Haves

  • Working knowledge of USDA regulations, plant sanitation standards and procedures

Responsibilities

  • Maintenance of facility and repair of manufacturing equipment
  • Maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures
  • Executing maintenance and repair work associated with CMMS work orders
  • Repairing line equipment (mixers, grinders, clipper stuffers, slicers, labelers, multivacs, etc.)
  • Pre-check and setup of equipment
  • Cutting, welding, and electrical work
  • Performing weekly, monthly, semi-annual inspections throughout the facility (e.g., Fire Extinguishers, Fire Sprinkler system, Eye wash / shower Stations, Emergency Lighting, Alarm for access doors, Rail Inspections)
  • Lighting Repairs throughout the Facility
  • Repair / replace copper pipes (soldering copper)
  • Pipe Threading of various sizes and types of material
  • Repairs to Toilets, sinks, Water Heaters
  • Driving Forklifts, Scissor Lifts, other Aerial lifts / Boom lifts Telescoping Lifts, etc.

Benefits

  • Great benefits
  • Steady work
  • Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
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