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Job Details:
If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world's expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer steady work and competitive pay. This facility operates five days a week with potential for overtime and produces raw and fully cooked meat products. 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. Please visit this site for more information: https://www.tysonfoods.com/careers/benefits
ATTN Prior Tyson Workers:
Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 365 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Must have a minimum of six (6) months of industrial Maintenance experience or be graduate of Maintenance Training Program. Experience/Training must be documented on application or resume (Experience can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least a total of six (6) months.)
Must have six (6) months of continuous work history with one (1) employer within the last twenty-four (24) months regardless of job performed in Maintenance or not.
Communication with applicants will be attempted through contact information provided on application: via email, phone calls, and SMS messages. Please ensure all contact information is correct and up to date.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Formally known as Williams Sausage Company;
Newly named Hickman Rd Plant
Plant address: 4009 Greenfield Drive, Union City TN
POSITION SUMMARY: Food Production - Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Full-Time
Starting pay: $21.85/HR
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic person is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility and machinery.
RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS:
Install facility machinery.
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on facility machinery.
Troubleshoot and repair facility machinery.
Program PLC's.
Perform maintenance on facility.
Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
Complete daily maintenance and repair logs.
Communicate with operators from other shifts.
Maintain and secure work tools.
Clean and maintain work area.
Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
Other duties as assigned.
Provide on-the-job training to new team members.
Maintain and promote team member interest in safety.
Help supervisors and leads with safety awareness, including informing supervisors of unsafe practices observed.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced skills preferred in one or more of the following areas: HVAC, welding, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, plumbing, carpentry, piping systems, or PLC programming.
Must be able and willing to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
Forklift certification upon hire.
Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
Must be able and willing to lift up to 50 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work may involve lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds. Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; steel-toed work boots, ear plugs, hair net, hard hat, beard net (if applicable), chain glove, chain sleeve, belly guard, cutting glover (knife hand), wrist guard and smock. Cell phones and jewelry are not permitted on the factory floor.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT:
Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to steel-toed work boots, hardhats, hairnets, beard nets (if applicable), respirator (if required), and flame-retardant clothing (if applicable).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
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.
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