Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - A Shift - Dallas Plant
About The Position
Tyson Foods is hiring a full-time Industrial Maintenance Mechanic at its Dallas plant, which produces pepperoni and operates six days per week. The role performs corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on computer- and PLC-controlled production equipment and related systems, including machinery that uses compressed air, water, steam, gas, electricity, pumps, and controls. The mechanic must safely troubleshoot and maintain assigned equipment and work effectively 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. Previous experience, special training, or formal education in a mechanical capacity is preferred. Relocation assistance is not available.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of industrial maintenance experience, documented on the application.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to understand technical and training manuals.
- Must currently be forklift certified or be able to obtain certification.
- Must be willing and able to safely operate a forklift.
- Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 75 pounds; standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, and reaching; and climbing stairs and ladders.
- Must safely follow applicable work procedures, including lockout/tagout, hot-work permit, and confined-space entry requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience, special training, or formal education in a mechanical capacity.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance safely, properly, and on time while maintaining high craftsmanship standards.
- Assist in training other plant personnel.
- Use the CMMS to help develop, execute, and follow up on 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 thermographic, ultrasonic, and vibration-analysis techniques and tools 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 Tyson policies, including lockout/tagout, hot-work permits, and confined-space entry procedures.
- Work with Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Planners to identify 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 and governing-agency policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
