Dakota City 1+2 Maintenance Training Program
Tyson Foods, Lincoln, NE, United States
**Job Details:**# **Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson have a 3-time limit and a waiting period of 180 days.****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.****Please Select SMS text messaging during application process to be sure you will be contacted in a timely manner. Any Prior Workers that need to update their phone number please call 1-479-290-5000****Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)**Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.**Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.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.**If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice .**Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.**Maintenance 1+2 “Learn While You Earn” Training Program****Job Description**This full‐time position offers paid employment while completing a **9‐month Industrial Maintenance training program** through the **1+2 Learn While You Earn Program**. Participants earn **$29.05 per hour** while attending school and gaining hands‐on maintenance experience.Upon successful completion of the program, the team member commits to a **minimum of two (2) continuous years of full‐time employment** in the Maintenance Department at the **Dakota City facility**.The Maintenance Trainee is responsible for supporting continuous production by troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery and equipment used in beef processing operations.**Key Responsibilities*** Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and industrial equipment* Perform work involving:
+ Mechanical systems
+ Hydraulics
+ Electrical systems (including 3‐phase and AC/DC control wiring)
+ Plumbing
+ Conveyor maintenance
+ Welding
+ Pneumatic systems* Set up, adjust, and break down production line equipment* Complete required maintenance documentation* Work independently with limited supervision* Follow all safety, food safety, and company policies**Work Environment & Physical Requirements*** Ability to stand **10–12 hours per shift** on hard surfaces* Frequent use of hands, gripping, and working above shoulder level* Ability to lift **0–75 lbs**, with or without assistance* Work in all plant areas, including Harvest, Processing, Rendering, and Load‐out* Exposure to sights and smells associated with meat and food processing* Indoor and outdoor work in seasonal conditions
+ Temperatures ranging from **below 32°F to over 90°F**
+ Hot, humid, cold, damp, and slippery environments* Willingness to work **C Shift**, varied schedules, extended hours, and weekends as required**Qualifications*** High school diploma or equivalent is required.* Prior mechanical training or experience preferred* Must maintain a **2.0 GPA or higher** during the training program* Must have the necessary communication skills/ ability to understand instructions received via radio, the ability to read and comprehend written and verbal machine instructions, /work orders, and to correctly complete all job-related paperwork.* All applicants must successfully complete a **mechanical aptitude assessment**
+ Only candidates with passing scores will be consideredOur team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations.
Join us on the journey.At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.To learn more about our culture, please read .Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.**Benefits**
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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** — offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further — while *we* invest in your future.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans**
Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan.
Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you’ve completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan. Your contributions and Tyson’s contributions to the plans are always 100% vested.
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+ Mechanical systems
+ Hydraulics
+ Electrical systems (including 3‐phase and AC/DC control wiring)
+ Plumbing
+ Conveyor maintenance
+ Welding
+ Pneumatic systems* Set up, adjust, and break down production line equipment* Complete required maintenance documentation* Work independently with limited supervision* Follow all safety, food safety, and company policies**Work Environment & Physical Requirements*** Ability to stand **10–12 hours per shift** on hard surfaces* Frequent use of hands, gripping, and working above shoulder level* Ability to lift **0–75 lbs**, with or without assistance* Work in all plant areas, including Harvest, Processing, Rendering, and Load‐out* Exposure to sights and smells associated with meat and food processing* Indoor and outdoor work in seasonal conditions
+ Temperatures ranging from **below 32°F to over 90°F**
+ Hot, humid, cold, damp, and slippery environments* Willingness to work **C Shift**, varied schedules, extended hours, and weekends as required**Qualifications*** High school diploma or equivalent is required.* Prior mechanical training or experience preferred* Must maintain a **2.0 GPA or higher** during the training program* Must have the necessary communication skills/ ability to understand instructions received via radio, the ability to read and comprehend written and verbal machine instructions, /work orders, and to correctly complete all job-related paperwork.* All applicants must successfully complete a **mechanical aptitude assessment**
+ Only candidates with passing scores will be consideredOur team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations.
Join us on the journey.At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.To learn more about our culture, please read .Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.**Benefits**
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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** — offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further — while *we* invest in your future.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans**
Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan.
Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you’ve completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan. Your contributions and Tyson’s contributions to the plans are always 100% vested.
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