Industrial Maintenance Technician (Temporary) - A Shift (Denison, IA)

Tyson•Storm Lake, IA

About The Position

This temporary position is located in the general rendering area of Tyson’s Denison, Iowa processing facility, in the hot-side processing area. The technician troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs plant equipment while maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures. The role involves operating heavy machinery used to process inedible products and may require working in any department of the facility. The facility operates six days per week, Monday through Saturday, and maintenance team members work Sundays as part of their regular schedule. The listed schedule is Monday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Starting pay is $29.10 per hour, with pay depending on skill level. This role is temporary. Relocation assistance is not available. Work areas may be hot and humid, cold, or damp, with slippery walking surfaces. The hot and humid environment averages around 80°F and can reach 115°F during summer months. The position requires physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting; lifting weight depends on the work area. Candidates must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Application and/or resume must show at least 6 months of experience in one or more of the following areas: mechanical troubleshooting; electrical/electronic troubleshooting; hydraulic troubleshooting; PLC troubleshooting and navigation; welding/fabrication; AC/DC control wiring; motor control; three-phase wiring; plumbing; conveyor maintenance; hydraulics; or pneumatic systems.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must work Sundays as part of the regular schedule.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment in the general rendering area of the plant.
Operate heavy machinery used in processing inedible products.
Maintain a safe work environment and follow Tyson policies and procedures.
Work in any department of the processing facility as needed.