Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift (A Shift) - Waterloo KPR, IA

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Waterloo, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production. This includes repairing and maintaining the operating conditions of the machinery and equipment, and troubleshooting problems that occur in the day-to-day operation of the facility. Performs work involving hydraulics, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanics in general, as well as some welding. Sets up, adjusts, and breaks down production line machinery and completes daily documentation, as required. All team members are responsible for safety, including but not limited to, personal safety and food safety. Complies with all company and USDA policies/guidelines and reports known or suspected violations. Attends monthly and annual required training (e.g., Safety, HACCP, HR topics, LOTO, PIT). Requires 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, have flexibility to work other jobs, as needed, and work weekends and overtime, as needed. Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills, and communicates 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. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

At least one (1) year of mechanic work experience.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 70+ lbs. below waist, at waist level, and above shoulder level.
Ability to climb up and down stairs to get to/from work areas.
Ability to work at elevated levels, various heights, and in confined spaces.
Ability to stand, walk, and perform job up to 10-12 hours/day, with appropriate breaks.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, stretch, climb, push, pull, and reach above, below, and across at shoulder level.
Ability to flex/grip with wrists/hands and use maintenance tools.
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.
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.
Willingness to work weekends and overtime, as needed.
Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills.
Effective communication skills with all team members and management.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
Team members must be on an “active” employment status.
Team members must not exceed more than 4 attendance points at the time of application.
Team members 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.

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets.
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 following 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.