501 Sheffield Rd, Harmony, NC 28634
Pay Range $21.95/hr - $30.75 /hr Depending Upon Experience
The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles and equipment used in an industrial facility. This role plays a key part in ensuring operational efficiency by performing routine maintenance and addressing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in a timely and safe manner.
- Diagnose mechanical issues and perform repairs on rendering plant vehicles and equipment.
- Conduct routine preventative maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
- Utilize basic electrical, pneumatic, and hand tools to complete maintenance tasks.
- Perform air brake repairs, electrical work, and air conditioning system maintenance as needed.
- Comply with all Tyson Foods safety policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment while promoting the company's safety culture.
- Use company procedures to complete and understand job assignments.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors and team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Participate in training and support continuous improvement initiatives.
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Benefits
- Health Dental Vision
- Paid vacation
- 401(k) plan
Qualifications
- 18+ years old
- Can lift 50+ lbs
- Must pass drug screen
- Valid state-issued driver’s license required.
- Must supply own basic maintenance tools.
- Minimum of 1 year of industrial maintenance or related experience required.
- Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Ability to read and understand assignments and technical instructions.
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs and ladders (up to 20 feet), and perform tasks in hot, cold, and odorous environments.
- Must be able to work in varying weather conditions and confined areas.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Willingness to perform physical job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is one of the world's largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under three generations of family leadership, the company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp®, and State Fair®. Tyson Foods innovates continually to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it's available and raise the world's expectations for how much good food can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company had 121,000 team members at September 29, 2018. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land, and environment entrusted to it.
