Dakota City 1+2 Maintenance Training Program

Tyson Foods•Dakota City, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position offers paid employment while completing a 9-month Industrial Maintenance training program through the 1+2 Learn While You Earn Program. Participants earn $29.05 per hour while attending school and gaining hands-on maintenance experience. Upon successful completion of the program, the team member commits to a minimum of two (2) continuous years of full-time employment in the Maintenance Department at the Dakota City facility. The Maintenance Trainee is responsible for supporting continuous production by troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery and equipment used in beef processing operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher during the training program
Must have the necessary communication skills/ ability to understand instructions received via radio, the ability to read and comprehend written and verbal machine instructions, /work orders, and to correctly complete all job-related paperwork.
All applicants must successfully complete a mechanical aptitude assessment
Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson have a 3-time limit and a waiting period of 180 days.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Prior mechanical training or experience preferred

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and industrial equipment
Perform work involving: Mechanical systems, Hydraulics, Electrical systems (including 3-phase and AC/DC control wiring), Plumbing, Conveyor maintenance, Welding, Pneumatic systems
Set up, adjust, and break down production line equipment
Complete required maintenance documentation
Work independently with limited supervision
Follow all safety, food safety, and company policies