Maintenance Mechanic - Hides/Tannery

Tyson • Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures. General Mechanic positions may involve work in any department of the beef processing facility. The successful candidate must be able to perform the job’s physical requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Maintenance crews typically work 4–5 days, followed by 2–3 days off. Shifts may include Sundays and some major holidays. Candidates must enter work orders into a computer-based system daily and read equipment manuals as needed. Qualifying candidates must take a tour before accepting a job offer. Former Tyson employees are subject to a 180-day waiting period for rehire and a limit of three rehires.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of mechanic work experience listed in the application work history, or graduation from an industrial maintenance training program.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb heights up to 50 feet or more, push, pull, reach, and climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to lift heavy objects weighing 70 pounds or more.
• Qualifying candidates must take a tour before accepting a job offer.

Nice To Haves

• Welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment and company assets.
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to Tyson policies and procedures.
• Enter work orders into a computer-based system daily.
• Read manuals as needed to work on assigned equipment.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed