Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Vernon Maintenance - BACON SLICE) 2nd Shift at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Vernon, Texas

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Job Details:



This position starts at $21.85/hr. with a shift increase for second shift and third shift with potential for overtime. There is potential to progress quickly within levels based on completed training and demonstrated skills on the job. We have an open position for 2nd shift.


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 advancement opportunities and steady work. This facility operates six days a week and produces Bacon.



Position Description:



This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. This full-time, second-shift Maintenance Generalist position is for Tyson Foods' Vernon, Texas, location. The successful candidate will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on plant equipment in a food-processing environment. Position will work with scissor lifts, scaffolds, industrial pallet jacks and various chemicals and lubricants and will be responsible for welding, soldering, and assembling equipment.



Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.


• Experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic repair preferred.


• Must have a minimum work history of 12 consecutive months in maintenance related field in the previous 18 months.


• Must be able and willing to complete work without direct supervision and be able to manage time.


• Must be able and willing to serve as a member of the Emergency Response and Intermediate Fire Fighting Teams.


• Must be able and willing to complete required documentation daily.


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  MUST SUBMIT A RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED.
  

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.

• Must be willing to work in a changing environment.


• Must be able and willing to lift to 50 pounds frequently.


• Must be willing and able to stand and walk the entire shift.


• Must be willing and able to work 8 - 12 hour shifts.


• Must be willing and able to reach with hands and arms; climb; stoop or bend.


• Must be willing and able to work near moving mechanical parts.


• Must be willing and able to work in non-weather humidity, cold, and heat.

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 365 days and are limited to three (3) times of employment.



Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No



Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)


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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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