Wastewater Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift - Hutchinson, KS

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

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Management Level:

Class 1

This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex only.   

Team members interested in transferring into this position from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner.
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 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.  

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 role you will:   

• Perform a wide range of mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on production and plant equipment.   
• Perform single phase and 3 phase electrical trouble shooting and repairs on production and plant equipment.   
• Perform operation and maintenance of wastewater collection system, or wastewater pre-treatment system.   
• Perform fabrication and welding job duties as needed.   
• Read and follow instructions and complete required paperwork.   
• Wear necessary safety equipment.   
• Read electrical schematics.   
• Work with hazardous chemicals.   
• Perform all other duties as assigned.   
• Communicate effectively to all levels of team member including mgt.  

Knowledge of control voltage, pneumatics, hydraulics, and 3 phase wiring is helpful to perform repairs and maintenance on processing production lines and auxiliary equipment.   

Wastewater experience preferred.   

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 able and willing to move from one area of production to another.   
• Must be able and willing to lift and carry 50 pounds or more.   
• Team Member will stand, stoop, bend, climb ladders, change work levels, twist, and squat, climb stairs, reach, push, pull and move about the facility or working in unsanitary conditions.   
• Team Member will work in various temperatures ranging between 28 and 100 plus degrees.   
• Team members are encouraged to dress appropriately before they arrive at their work area.   

Opportunities for advancement commensurate with performance and willingness to learn both inside and outside of Plant Operations.   

This role is for you is you have:   

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

Internal Qualifications:   

• Meet all specific job requirements.   
• Have a good work record (Disciplines: no written in the last 6 months, no written w/suspension in the last 12 months).   
• Have good attendance (4 points or below).   
• Must have completed the 90-day probationary period.   
• Applicants will be considered for maintenance level openings, and an offer will be determined during the interview process based on skillset, knowledge, and experience.   

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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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