The Maintenance Mechanic trainee learns technical tasks involved in maintaining and repairing industrial machinery, equipment, and structural facilities. The role is intended for someone who is mechanically inclined, has some mechanical experience, and wants to expand their experience and knowledge. The listed shift is first shift, but trainees must be willing to work any shift available after training is completed. Trainees attend weekly training combining computer-based training (CBT), lab-based training, floor-demonstrated skills, and on-the-job training (OJT). The role helps keep machinery in working order to support continuous production and involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing equipment and company assets while working safely and following Tyson policies and procedures. Applicants must submit a resume showcasing their experience. Candidates must have either twelve months of continuous employment with a single employer within the last 36 months of employment or verifiable formal schooling in a specific trade. Extensive fabrication and mechanical experience is required. Welding, boiler, and electrical experience are preferred. Rehire consideration is limited to candidates with no more than two prior Tyson employments, and a 180-day waiting period applies. Relocation assistance is not eligible. Certain roles may require a background check, and hourly applicants must complete a task after submitting an application to provide additional information for consideration. Successful candidates must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed