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Maintenance Mechanic - Hides

Tyson Foods · Amarillo Hides - Amarillo, Texas

Job Details:

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.
  • The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

  • General Mechanic positions could involve working in any department of this beef processing facility. Activities such as standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing heights as high as 50 feet or more, pushing, pulling, and reaching are required in all areas. Candidates must be able to climb up and down stairs and ladders. Additionally, lifting heavy objects, 70 pounds or more, is necessary. These positions may entail working in cold, damp, hot, and humid environments, ranging from 30 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Mechanical aptitude is essential, and welding experience is preferred.

  • Candidates must enter work orders into a computer-based system daily. As part of the maintenance program, individuals will also be required to read manuals as needed to work on assigned equipment. Maintenance crews typically work 4-5 days with 2-3 days off, and shifts may include Sundays and some major holidays.

  • Former Tyson employees are subject to a 180-day waiting period for rehire and a limit of three times for rehire.

Requirements:

6 months of mechanic work experience in the work history section of the application or be a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program.( Qualifying candidates must take a tour before accepting job offer )

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

C Shift (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.


Tyson is an Equal Opportunity 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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Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

Trades pay context

Based on 1,128 disclosed Trades salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $73K/year, with most offers between $59K and $86K (10th–90th percentile: $52K–$114K).

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