TASCO Machinist

Job Details

This position is responsible for entry level maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to all Tyson policies and procedures.

Machinist Apprentice can work for a manufacturing firm or machine shop. The primary task is to produce metal parts for industrial machinery, mainly stainless steel grades of material. The candidate will interpret blueprints and other specifications to select correct materials, tools, and fabrication processes and understand how to build a part from the blueprint.

• Operate a manual engine lathe and understand feeds and speeds for various finishes.
• Hold tolerances within .0005 and use a tool post grinder to grind chromed diameters to size.
• Operate a trim mill.
• Drill and tap holes.
• Use a vertical boring bar and indicate parts with perpendicular faces.
• Follow verbal instructions and read and interpret blueprints and prints.
• Proficient in using inside micrometers, outside micrometers, calipers, vernier calipers up to 48 inches, telescoping gauges, dial indicators, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Provide own 0–6" outside micrometers, two dial indicators with a minimum of 1" travel, 0–6" calipers, and steel-toe boots or shoes.
• Push, pull, lift, or carry 70 pounds.
• Work in temperatures ranging from 45°F to 105°F.
• Reach above shoulder level and stand for 8–10 hours per day.
• Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson have a 180‑day rehire waiting period and a 3‑time limit.

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

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No.

Work Shift:

A 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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