Instruments Mechanic Maintenance B shift

Tyson Foods•Madison, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Positions are responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production. This includes repairing and maintaining the operating conditions of the machinery and Industrial equipment used in the pork processing industry, troubleshooting problems that occur in the day- to-day operation of the facility. The position requires performing work involving hydraulics, electrical, plumbing, conveyor maintenance, 3-phase wiring, AC DC control wiring, welding and pneumatic systems. The Team Member will also set up, adjust and break down production line machinery and complete daily documentation that is required. Occasional lifting from 0-61lbs. For the safety of our team members, for certain skilled positions a HAZMAT and/or PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) will be required to pass to be considered in that department. For the following skilled positions Instruments, Projects, Chillers/Engine Room /Refrigeration, PSM Coordinator; mechanical knowledge/background is preferred. Must be available to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays and available for overtime. Must be able to communicate effectively with all team members and management to resolve mechanical failures as well as be able to read manuals in order to repair equipment safely. Must be willing and able to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms. Must be willing and able to stand/walk 12-hour shifts on hard floors. Must be willing and able to work in all environments of our processing facility such as Harvest, Cut Converting, Rendering and Load-out freezer areas with temperatures ranging from -30 to +90 degrees. Applicant must have previous maintenance experience in two of the following areas: • Electrical troubleshooting and maintenance, to include 3ph wiring, 460 or 220 v, 110 vac wiring, 24 v wiring, PLCs with emphasis on I/O. Types of I/O sensors, such as PT'S / CT'S / 4-20 ma / low voltage / RTD's and Thermocouples / how they work and how to troubleshoot. • Welding to include AC/DC stick / Mig / Tig / Torch brazing. Understand how to set the welder and why? • Plumbing to include PVC / CPVC / Compression / Flare / Sweating of copper / Threaded pipe. Know the difference and have basic knowledge of how each process works. • Conveyor / Auger maintenance • Pneumatic controls and air tools. • Hydraulics with basic understanding of controls and control valves and how they work. Candidates who have previously been employed with Tyson have a 90-day waiting period.

Requirements

Must be available to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays and available for overtime.
Must be able to communicate effectively with all team members and management to resolve mechanical failures as well as be able to read manuals in order to repair equipment safely.
Must be willing and able to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms.
Must be willing and able to stand/walk 12-hour shifts on hard floors.
Must be willing and able to work in all environments of our processing facility such as Harvest, Cut Converting, Rendering and Load-out freezer areas with temperatures ranging from -30 to +90 degrees.
Applicant must have previous maintenance experience in two of the following areas: • Electrical troubleshooting and maintenance, to include 3ph wiring, 460 or 220 v, 110 vac wiring, 24 v wiring, PLCs with emphasis on I/O. Types of I/O sensors, such as PT'S / CT'S / 4-20 ma / low voltage / RTD's and Thermocouples / how they work and how to troubleshoot. • Welding to include AC/DC stick / Mig / Tig / Torch brazing. Understand how to set the welder and why? • Plumbing to include PVC / CPVC / Compression / Flare / Sweating of copper / Threaded pipe. Know the difference and have basic knowledge of how each process works. • Conveyor / Auger maintenance • Pneumatic controls and air tools. • Hydraulics with basic understanding of controls and control valves and how they work.

Nice To Haves

For the following skilled positions Instruments, Projects, Chillers/Engine Room /Refrigeration, PSM Coordinator; mechanical knowledge/background is preferred.

Benefits

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).
On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through Upward Academy Online (Guild) — offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees. Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs (up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further — while we invest in your future.
Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan.
Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.
Once you've completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.
Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan.
Your contributions and Tyson's contributions to the plans are always 100% vested.

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