Join our Council Bluffs, IA cooked meats plant and help keep production moving safely and efficiently.
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Hands-on variety: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatics, hydraulics
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Impact: your troubleshooting reduces downtime and protects quality
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Growth: free education (175+ degrees/certifications) and clear advancement paths
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Security: healthcare, PTO, 401(k) match, longevity pay — all starting day one
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Execute preventive maintenance and complete repairs on plant assets.
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Diagnose faults using mechanical and electrical troubleshooting methods.
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Inspect equipment on a regular cadence to ensure safety and performance.
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Maintain precise records of all maintenance work and parts used.
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Respond rapidly to maintenance requests and emergencies.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teammates to optimize reliability.
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Comply with all safety standards and site procedures.
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Perform additional duties as assigned by your supervisor.
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Six (6)+ months of mechanical work experience listed on your application or graduation from an industrial maintenance training program within the last three (3) years.
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Rehire policy: eligible after 365 days away, with fewer than three prior terms.
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Minimum age 18; valid identification required.
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Willingness to use basic hand tools and read/understand work instructions.
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Working knowledge of welding, hydraulics, basic electricity, power transmission, pneumatics & plumbing.
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Physical ability to lift 50 lbs; climb stairs to 120 feet and ladders up to 60 feet; stand for long periods; and tolerate hot, cold, and inclement conditions.
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Mechanical troubleshooting
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Motor maintenance, replacement, and repair
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Hydraulic systems
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Preventive maintenance & inspection
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Electrical troubleshooting and repair
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Pneumatics troubleshooting
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Blueprint literacy
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Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
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Conveyor systems
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Servo motors
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Competitive pay; potential shift premiums and attendance bonuses
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Healthcare benefits
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Paid time off
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Longevity pay
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401(k) with company match
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Career advancement opportunities
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Free education and training — 175+ programs
Submit your application at: https://www.tysonfoods.com/careers. Click "search all job openings," then locate these postings by requisition number or filter by state and location:
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R0408196 — Industrial Maintenance A - Shift — $4,000 sign on bonus
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R0414369 — Industrial Electrician, 2nd Shift — See that post for pay/details/requirements
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R0412479 — Refrigeration Maintenance, B Shift — See that post for pay/details/requirements
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.
