Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd/3rd Shift (C Shift) - Waterloo KPR, IA

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Waterloo, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Industrial Maintenance Mechanic position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while ensuring a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Key duties include keeping machinery operational for continuous production, repairing and maintaining equipment, and resolving day-to-day operational problems. The role involves working with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, general mechanics, and some welding. Responsibilities also include setting up, adjusting, and disassembling production line machinery, completing daily documentation, and ensuring compliance with all safety and food safety regulations, including USDA guidelines. The company emphasizes a culture of attracting, growing, rewarding, and retaining talent, aiming to be an organization where team members can advance their careers and contribute to the community, aligning with Tyson's purpose to "feed the world like family" and make a lasting social impact.

Requirements

Basic computer skills to navigate systems, perform data entry, and complete training.
Ability to read manuals to repair equipment safely and to follow all safety protocols.
Ability to record information using company-provided forms and procedures.
Ability to report to work as scheduled and work scheduled hours to meet job expectations.
Flexibility to work other jobs, as needed.
Ability to work weekends and overtime, as needed.
Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with all team members and management.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net / beard guard, steel-toed boots, and gloves.
Willingness and ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 70+ lbs. below waist, at waist level, and above shoulder level.
Willingness and ability to climb up and down stairs to get to/from work areas, work at elevated levels, various heights, and in confined spaces, as applicable.
Willingness and ability to stand, walk, and perform job up to 10-12 hours/day, with appropriate breaks.
Willingness and ability to bend, stoop, twist, stretch, climb, push, pull, and reach above, below, and across at shoulder level.
Willingness and ability to flex/grip with wrists/hands and use maintenance tools.
Must be on an “active” employment status (for internal applicants).
Must not exceed more than 4 attendance points at the time of application (for internal applicants).
Must not have received a written warning in the past six (6) months or a written warning with suspension in the past 12 months from the date of application (for internal applicants).
At least one (1) year of mechanic work experience.
Internal applicants must ensure their current and past work/job experience is included on the application with relevant experience specified.

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.
Keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production.
Repairing and maintaining the operating conditions of the machinery and equipment.
Troubleshooting problems that occur in the day-to-day operation of the facility.
Performing work involving hydraulics, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanics in general, as well as some welding.
Setting up, adjusting, and breaking down production line machinery.
Completing daily documentation, as required.
Ensuring personal safety and food safety.
Complying with all company and USDA policies/guidelines and reporting known or suspected violations.
Attending monthly and annual required training (e.g., Safety, HACCP, HR topics, LOTO, PIT).
Using basic computer skills to navigate systems, perform data entry, and complete training.
Reading manuals to repair equipment safely and to follow all safety protocols.
Recording information using company-provided forms and procedures.
Reporting to work as scheduled and working scheduled hours to meet job expectations.
Having flexibility to work other jobs, as needed.
Working weekends and overtime, as needed.
Working professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills.
Communicating effectively with all team members and management.
Demonstrating strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net / beard guard, steel-toed boots, and gloves.
Performing other duties, as assigned.