Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd/3rd Shift (C Shift) - Waterloo KPR, IA

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 work environment. Waterloo KPR produces fully cooked, ready-to-eat products.   

Benefits Effective Day 1! 

Whether you are seeking a job for right now or a career for forever – Tyson has what you are looking for!  Tyson has a committed track record of promoting from within because we believe our Team Members can grow into the best leaders. 

This job posting is for 2nd shift with a rotational work schedule of 3 - 12 hours days 1 week and 4 - 12 hours days the next week.  The work hours are generally 12 hours a day and the shift generally starts at 6:00 p.m.  The starting base rate of pay is $26.05/hour, plus a shift premium of $2.00/hour. Starting pay can be higher based on experience. This position is also eligible for overtime pay.  Team members must be willing to work overtime and weekends, as needed.      

Job Responsibilities: 

• 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. 

• Responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production. This includes repairing and maintaining the operating conditions of the machinery and equipment, and troubleshooting problems that occur in the day-to-day operation of the facility. 

• Performs work involving hydraulics, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanics in general, as well as some welding. 

• Sets up, adjusts, and breaks down production line machinery and completes daily documentation, as required. 

• All team members are responsible for safety, including but not limited to, personal safety and food safety.  

• Complies with all company and USDA policies/guidelines and reports known or suspected violations. 

• Attends monthly and annual required training (e.g., Safety, HACCP, HR topics, LOTO, PIT). 

• Requires basic computer skills to navigate systems, perform data entry, and complete training. 

• Ability to read manuals to repair equipment safely and to follow all safety protocols. 

• Ability to record information using company-provided forms and procedures. 

• Ability to report to work as scheduled and work scheduled hours to meet job expectations, have flexibility to work other jobs, as needed, and work weekends and overtime, as needed. 

• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively with all team members and management. 

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness. 

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net / beard guard, steel-toed boots, and gloves. 

• Performs other duties, as assigned. 

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 and able to lift, carry, push, and pull 70+ lbs. below waist, at waist level, and above shoulder level   

• The Team Member will climb up and down stairs to get to/from work areas, work at elevated levels, various heights, and in confined spaces, as applicable 

• The Team Member will stand, walk, and perform job up to 10-12 hours/day, with appropriate breaks 

• The Team Member will bend, stoop, twist, stretch, climb, push, pull, and reach above, below, and across at shoulder level 

• The Team Member will work in an environment where extreme temperatures range seasonally from hot/warm to cold, where conditions may be damp and/or wet, and concrete floors may be slippery in some areas 

• The Team Member will flex/grip with wrists/hands and use maintenance tools 

• The Team Member will wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net / beard guard, steel-toed boots, and gloves 

Job Requirements: 

• At least one year of mechanic work experience with one or a combination of employers or be a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program 

• At least six months of continuous employment with one employer in the past two years 

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