Tyson Foods · Amarillo Hides - Amarillo, Texas

Maintenance Mechanic - Hides/Tannery

Amarillo Hides - Amarillo, TexasFull-timeSkilled Trades & Maintenance

Listed on Tyson Foods’s official careers site. Posted November 2, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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Job description

Job Details

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. General Mechanic positions could involve working in any department of this beef processing facility. Activities such as standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing heights as high as 50 feet or more, pushing, pulling, and reaching are required in all areas.

Candidates must be able to climb up and down stairs and ladders. Additionally, lifting heavy objects, 70 pounds or more, is necessary. These positions may entail working in cold, damp, hot, and humid environments, ranging from 30 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Mechanical aptitude is essential, and welding experience is preferred. Candidates must enter work orders into a computer-based system daily. As part of the maintenance program, individuals will also be required to read manuals as needed to work on assigned equipment.

Maintenance crews typically work 4-5 days with 2-3 days off, and shifts may include Sundays and some major holidays. Former Tyson employees are subject to a 180-day waiting period for rehire and a limit of three times for rehire.

Requirements

6 months of mechanic work experience in the work history section of the application or be a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program.( Qualifying candidates must take a tour before accepting job offer )

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. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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 here .

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.

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