Maintenance (Diesel) Mechanic - 1st Shift - Union City, TN (FKA: Williams Sausage) at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Union City, Tennessee

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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 REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have six (6) months of Diesel Mechanic experience or be graduate of Diesel Mechanic Training Program. Experience 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.


• Must have valid driver's license.

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 Greenfield Drive Truck Shop




Plant address: 4009 Greenfield Dr., Union City TN 38261




POSITION SUMMARY: Food Production - Maintenance (Diesel) Mechanic - Full-Time


Starting pay: $22.40


This position includes but not limited to Truck preventive maintenance technician will work cross-functionally across multiple areas of the garage, responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing routine preventive maintenance repairs on trucks, performing emergency mechanical or electrical failures. while complying with Department of Transportation rules and regulations while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.



RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing and able to read and interpret instructions, manuals, and schematics.


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  Must have a current valid driver's license. Truck techs may be required to perform service calls on equipment at remote locations.


• Basic math skills are necessary to perform these tasks at a satisfactory level.


• Basic computer skills will be necessary to document information, process daily work orders, and complete required documentation.


• Must have the ability to diagnose and repair our truck engine and systems with our diagnostic programs.


• Must have the abilities to perform minor structural welding and cutting task.


• Must have the ability to safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned equipment.


• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with all transportation personnel including managers, drivers, and clerks.


• Upon hire, team member will be required to advance to ME02 within 12 months of hire date. (If not obtained then team member will be considered unable to meet job requirements)


• Team member will be required to show proficiency with all tasks above before advancement. This will be graded by completing the preventive maintenance process and then work reviewed by Shop Manager/Supervisor will give official sign off.


• Identify fault codes


• Basic Electrical


• Wheel end class/certification


• Brake Inspector Certification


• Show proficiency on standard preventive maintenance (PM1's, PM2's for trucks or trailers depending on mechanic classification)

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:



1ST SHIFT (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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