Maintenance Generalist - 2nd Shift - New Tyson of Springdale, AR Facility

Job Details

Help Build Something New with Tyson Foods

Join our Maintenance team and play a key role in launching a new location. Maintenance Generalists are responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment, supporting facility operations, and ensuring production runs safely and efficiently.

This position offers competitive pay, day-one benefits, and a skill-based pay progression that allows you to increase your wage as you develop and demonstrate additional maintenance skills.

Schedule: 2nd Shift

Pay

Competitive wages based on experience, skills, and maintenance proficiency

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production equipment, facility systems, and company assets
• Diagnose and repair mechanical malfunctions with minimal supervision
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance situations
• Complete preventive maintenance activities according to established schedules
• Document repairs, maintenance activities, and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with all Tyson safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, and other safety programs
• Assist fellow maintenance team members as needed
• Start up and shut down equipment safely and efficiently
• Complete required maintenance records, reports, and paperwork
• Perform other duties as assigned

Unique Startup Opportunity

• As part of launching this new facility, team members will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience through a variety of maintenance, renovation, installation, and operational support projects before production begins.
• This may include training and development assignments at nearby Tyson locations to build skills, learn equipment, and prepare for a successful facility startup. As such schedule, location and work may vary during the initial ramp-up phase.

Successful candidates will be

• Adaptable and eager to learn
• Comfortable working in a dynamic startup environment
• Flexible regarding work assignments, schedules, and training opportunities
• Excited to gain experience across multiple equipment types and facility operations
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Work Environment

• Work environments may vary and can include warm, cold, humid, dusty, or outdoor conditions depending on the assignment
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and stooping
• Ability to climb ladders, lifts, and scaffolding
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds, depending on department requirements

Minimum Requirements

• 1 year of industrial maintenance experience (or related)
• Previous Tyson Employees must wait 180 days before rehire
• Candidates who have worked for Tyson Foods or affiliates 3 or more times are not eligible fore rehire.

Relevant maintenance experience may include

• Industrial maintenance
• Pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, conveyors, PLC and wiring skills
• Mechanical repair
• Electrical maintenance
• Fabrication
• Plant maintenance

• Food industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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