Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 1st & 3rd Shifts - Waterloo KPR, IA

Job Details

Job Details:

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we feed the world like family! 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.

• 1st 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 starts at 6:00 a.m.
• 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 starts at 6:00 p.m.

• The starting base rate of pay is $26.05/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, weekends, and some holidays, as needed.

• 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.

• 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

• 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
• Applicants will be considered for General Maintenance level openings.
• Leveling (pay) is determined during the interview process based on skillset,…