Maintenance Technician -All Shifts

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician – Full Time – Claremont, NC 28610

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 great benefits and competitive pay. This facility operates six days a week and produces Sandwiches and Bakery Items.

Pay range from $23.95-$34.20 (shift differential of $1 for night shift) based upon experience.  There is potential to progress quickly within levels based on completed training and demonstrated skills on the job.  We have open positions both day and night sheet. 

Technicians work 12-hour shifts on a 2-3-2 schedule.  The schedule is based on a 14-day period in which employees work 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, and 3 days off. With this schedule, technicians have every other weekend off.

General Job Description:

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.

Tasks:

This position is responsible for all preventive maintenance including lubrication, adjustment, rebuilding, scheduled service, cleaning and assisting operator on change over. Responsibilities include: Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical maintenance on all production equipment including ovens, freezers, cartoners, wrappers and all other manufacturing systems plant wide; maintain proper housekeeping in work area as well as keep equipment clean and orderly at all times; maintain all required records; observe and promote all Plant Safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). Candidate must be willing and able to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance and be willing and able to stand for 8 – 12 hours per day on hard floors in extreme hot or cold environments ranging from 30 to 120 degrees. This position requires basic computer skills in order to complete required training and/or tasks. Candidate must be able to identify parts and supplies needed to complete job tasks. Candidate must have the ability to verbally communicate material effectively in a training environment.

Requirements:

Candidate Must have a minimum of 6 months of relevant industrial Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment or be currently enrolled in an Industrial Mechanics program. Industrial maintenance experience is preferred. Must be willing to work in a team environment.

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment