Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician
Location: Waterloo, IA,
Duration: Contract

Job Description

• Benefits include medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage; 9 paid holidays; 1 week of paid vacation after 6 months, plus earned time off; 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program. We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more!
• Whether you are seeking a job for right now or a career for forever – Client has what you are looking for! Client has a committed track record of promoting from within because we believe our Team Members can grow into the best leaders.
• 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 work environment. Waterloo KPR produces fully cooked, ready-to-eat products, and operates seven days a week.
• This is a 2nd shift position with a dynamic schedule that can require work and or training on other shifts. The general work schedule is 5 days a week, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Team members must be willing to work overtime and weekends.
• This position is also eligible for overtime pay.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs high-level machine and systems troubleshooting and repair.
• Assists engineering and plant team members with the specification, installation, and modification of integrated systems.
• Provides technical support for all phases of the operation.
• 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).
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Training beyond High School including either an Associate’s Degree (AS) in Electronics Technology (or closely related technical field), or a combination of education and experience that can include skilled trades programs or military training. Certifications in any technical field or techniques is a plus.
• At least four (4) years of automation experience and/or industrial maintenance experience.
• Requires proficiency in multiple skill clusters including electricity and electronics, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Basic computer skills to navigate systems and perform data entry.
• Must have strong skills in document organization, the use of technical materials, and research techniques.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret product specifications Must either be proficient or become proficient in SAP Maintenance.
• Ability to perform accurate calculations by performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Accountable to self and to others.
• 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 identify, act with a sense of urgency, and resolve problems/inconsistencies, getting help from management or others, as needed.
• 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 in an environment where extreme temperatures range seasonally from hot/warm (i.e., 80-90°F) to cold (i.e., 20-40°F), where conditions may be damp and/or wet, and concrete floors may be slippery in some areas.
• Ability to climb up and down stairs/ladders to get to/from work areas, and work at elevated levels of various heights and in confined spaces, if needed.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching above, across, and below, and at shoulder level.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. below waist, at waist level, and above shoulder level.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, flex/grip with wrists/hands, and use tools (e.g., box knife, metal scraper).
• 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.
• This role does not offer sponsorship.

3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Training beyond High School including either an Associate’s Degree (AS) in Electronics Technology (or closely related technical field), or a combination of education and experience that can include skilled trades programs or military training. Certifications in any technical field or techniques is a plus,
• At least four (4) years of automation experience and/or industrial maintenance experience
• Requires proficiency in multiple skill clusters including electricity and electronics, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes,

Nice-to-have skills

• Industrial Maintenance with Electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with multiple skill clusters including electricity and electronics, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes.

Job Type: Contract

Work Location: In person