Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - all shifts - South Hutchinson, KS

Tyson • South Hutchinson, KS

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and following company policies and procedures. The facility produces sausage crumbles and dry sausage and operates six days a week. Pay level is determined during the interview process based on skills, knowledge, and experience. The position follows a 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. rotating schedule. Advancement opportunities are available based on performance and willingness to learn in and outside of Plant Operations.

The mechanic performs welding, cutting, electrical repair and troubleshooting, and replacement or repair of components and systems including motor shafts, couplings, pumps, augers, water pipes, valves, and lines. Candidates must have documented applied mechanical ability in their work history or be graduates of an industrial maintenance training program. Applicants should have one year of industrial maintenance experience and/or industrial maintenance education combined. The job requires completing all required training.

The successful candidate must be able to meet the physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting and carrying 50 pounds or more and standing or walking on hard floors for 8–12 hours. Work takes place in a cold, damp to hot environment. Rehires must have waited at least 90 days and may be employed by Tyson no more than three times; rehires are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• At least one year of industrial maintenance experience and/or industrial maintenance education combined.
• Documented applied mechanical ability in work history, or graduation from an industrial maintenance training program.
• Ability to read and understand assignments, drawings, and schematics for hydraulic and basic electrical systems.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and use basic math.
• Ability to use electrical and pneumatic power tools and equipment.
• Ability and willingness to lift and carry 50 pounds or more and perform the stated physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment and company assets.
• Perform welding, cutting, electrical repair, and troubleshooting.
• Remove and replace motor shafts, couplings, pumps, augers, water pipes, valves, lines, and systems.
• Read and understand work assignments.
• Communicate orally and in writing.
• Use basic math and various electrical and pneumatic power tools and equipment.
• Read drawings and schematics for hydraulic and basic electrical systems.
• Complete all required training for the job.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow Tyson policies and procedures.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, paid in two installments: $2,500 after 90 days and $2,500 after 180 days.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plans.
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Opportunities for advancement based on performance and willingness to learn.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed