Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - A Shift - Dallas Plant

Tyson•Dallas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician for its Dallas plant, a food production facility that produces pepperoni and operates six days a week. The role performs corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance on computer- and PLC-controlled production equipment and related machinery and systems, including compressed air, water, steam, gas, electrical, pumping, and controls systems. The technician applies safe troubleshooting and maintenance practices and works with plant personnel to support plant and individual goals. Starting pay is $24.80 to $35.45 per hour, commensurate with experience. The position is on A Shift. Relocation assistance is not available. The role requires safe, timely execution of scheduled maintenance, accurate documentation, proper tool use, and support for equipment reliability and continuous improvement. Duties also include helping train plant personnel, addressing equipment failures with assistance, identifying hazardous conditions, and complying with applicable company and agency policies. Candidates must be able to perform the stated physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 6 months of industrial maintenance experience; experience must be documented on the application.
Strong communication skills.
Ability and willingness to understand technical and training manuals.
Must currently be forklift certified or able to obtain certification.
Must be willing and able to safely operate a forklift.
Must be willing and able to push, pull, and lift 75 pounds.
Must be willing and able to stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, and reach.
Must be willing and able to climb stairs and ladders.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience, special training, and formal education in a mechanical capacity are preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance plans and activities safely, properly, and on time while maintaining high craftsmanship.
Assist in training other plant personnel.
Use the CMMS to support the development, execution, and follow-up of maintenance activities, including inspections, calibrations, repairs, and rebuilds.
Complete required documentation accurately and promptly.
Use and maintain tools properly.
With assistance, develop corrective actions for equipment and system failures using root-cause analysis and troubleshooting techniques.
With assistance, use advanced maintenance tools and techniques, including thermographic, ultrasonic, and vibration analysis, to assess equipment health and predict failures.
Repair, modify, and improve assigned production equipment using precision-maintenance techniques as needed.
Identify and/or correct potentially hazardous conditions.
Safely operate a forklift.
Follow safe-work requirements and policies, including lockout-tagout, hot-work permits, and confined-space entry.
Work with Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Planners to develop continuous-improvement opportunities.
Assist in developing individual performance objectives.
Work cooperatively in a maintenance culture focused on continuous improvement (LEAN), positive morale, and customer service.
Understand and comply with applicable Tyson Brands and governing-agency policies.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.