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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift - Hutchinson, KPR

Tyson Foods
Hutchinson, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 May 2025

About the role

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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 competitive pay and great benefits. This facility operates seven days a week and produces Bacon Toppings and Tacos.  

 

Leveling (pay) is determined during the interview process based on skillset, knowledge, and experience.  

 

We are offering a $5000 sign on bonus for new hires. The bonus is paid out in $2500 following completion of 90 days and $2500 at completion of 180 days.*    

*Rehires are not eligible for sign on bonus.  

 

This position is on a rotating schedule. The hours are 6:00am – 6:00pm.

Role Overview: 

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.   

 

In this job you will:   

  • Be responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production.   

  • Set up, adjust and break down production line machinery.   

  • Perform single phase and 3 phase electrical troubleshooting and repairs on production and plant equipment.   

  • Perform fabrication and welding job duties as needed.    

  • Perform other duties assigned by your supervisor.    

  • Learn Tyson SAP software to make work orders and fill out the daily documentation that is required in the system.   

  • Read manuals, diagrams, part lists, blueprint, schematics, and service manuals.   

  • Use math as needed to make work related computations for machinery, fluid capacities, etc.   

  • Applicant must possess basic computer skills.   

   

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 70 lbs. daily.   

  • The Team Member will work on their feet for a period of 12 hours.   

  • The Team Member will complete all required training for the job.   

  • The Team Member will work in a cold, damp to hot environment.    

  • The Team Member will stand, walk, bend, stretch, climb, push, pull, and reach as required.   

   

You will qualify for this position if you:   

  • Have 1 year industrial maintenance experience and/or industrial maintenance education combined.   

   

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.   

*Rehires are not eligible for sign on bonus.   

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

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