Electromechanical Maintenance Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionJoin our Amherst, OH team

Be the go-to problem solver who keeps production moving. If you thrive on fixing complex issues, collaborating with a tight-knit team, and elevating equipment reliability, you’ll feel right at home.

Apply now

Submit your application at https://www.tysonfoods.com/careers. Click "search all job openings" and look up requisition R0428032 for the current 2nd shift opening. Additional postings for 3rd shift and a 3rd shift Lead will be available soon.

Why Tyson

• Competitive pay (with potential shift premiums and attendance bonuses)
• Benefits on day one
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and longevity pay
• Free education and training—over 175 programs leading to degrees and certifications
• Real career growth opportunities

Your impact

• Preventive and corrective maintenance across plant equipment
• Diagnosis and repair of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues
• Routine safety and functionality inspections
• Precise documentation of work performed and parts used
• Rapid response to maintenance requests and emergencies
• Team collaboration to improve reliability and efficiency
• Strict adherence to safety procedures
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Basic qualifications

• Six (6) months of mechanical work experience documented in your application, or completion of a maintenance/HVAC training program (experience may be combined across employers)
• Rehire eligibility: after 180 days and fewer than 3 prior terms worked at this facility
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must present valid identification
• Willing to use basic hand tools
• Working knowledge of welding, hydraulics, basic electricity, power transmission, pneumatics, and plumbing
• Ability to read and comprehend assignments

Physical requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Climb stairs up to 120 feet and ladders up to 60 feet
• Stand for long periods
• Work in hot, cold, and inclement weather conditions

Core proficiencies

• PLC troubleshooting
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Hydraulic systems
• Preventive maintenance and inspection
• Electrical troubleshooting and repair
• Pneumatic systems troubleshooting
• Blueprint reading

Equipment you’ll encounter

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Conveyor systems
• Servo motors

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.