Industrial Maintenance Mechanic 3rd Shift - Amherst, OH

Tyson•Amherst, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring Industrial Maintenance Mechanics at all experience levels for a full-time, third-shift role in Amherst, Ohio. Pay is $25.00–$35.80 per hour, commensurate with experience, with a third-shift differential and potential overtime. Mechanics perform skilled operation, predictive and preventive maintenance, and repair of facility real property, power industrial trucks, and plant utility systems. The role requires at least six months of mechanic work experience documented in the application or graduation from an industrial maintenance training program. Candidates without the relevant training must have at least six months of experience with an ammonia system. HVAC/R program training or demonstrated completion of CIRO/CARO certification is also referenced in the experience requirements. Work takes place in a cold, wet, humid environment with temperatures ranging from 35 to 50 degrees. Employees must be able to perform the stated physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, and be willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. Relocation assistance is not available. Tyson offers paid time off, 401(k) plans, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

Requirements

At least six months of mechanic work experience documented in the application work history, or graduation from an industrial maintenance training program.
For candidates without the relevant training, at least six months of experience within an ammonia system.
HVAC/R program or demonstrated completion of CIRO/CARO certification is referenced in the experience requirements.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule if needed, in a cold, wet, humid environment with temperatures from 35 to 50 degrees.
Ability and willingness to perform the listed physical tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation: stand, sit, handle or feel, walk, talk, hear, bend, squat, kneel, smell or taste, and ascend and descend stairs at the stated frequencies.
Ability and willingness to lift or move up to 45 pounds frequently, 50 pounds occasionally, and 100 pounds infrequently, and to push or pull 300 pounds occasionally.
Ability and willingness to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Follow company personnel safety, food safety, attendance, and GMP policies.
Support daily plant operations, including setup and/or breakdown.
Work to maximize plant efficiencies, reduce costs, and maintain product quality.
Complete daily log sheets, communicate effectively, and recognize and report unsafe conditions and mechanical concerns.
Assist in maintaining an accurate, relevant mechanical inventory.
Change out parts accurately and consistently.
Perform lubrication, conveyor belt repairs, power train and bearing maintenance, motor and gearbox replacement, and fork truck and pallet jack maintenance.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment in a timely manner.
Perform electrical and mechanical predictive and preventive maintenance as assigned.
Use measurement devices and work effectively under time constraints.
Work overtime and/or weekends as needed.