What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Technician position at Tyson Foods?
Job Details:
The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing production and facility equipment to support safe, efficient operations. The Industrial Maintenance Technician performs general industrial maintenance work, partners with operations and leadership, and applies strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills. This position requires flexibility, initiative, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment while continuously developing technical skills through internal and external training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Education: High school diploma or GED.
Experience:
Relocation: Comprehensive relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates, including moving expenses, temporary housing, and travel support.
Preferred Qualifications (but NOT required):
Industrial maintenance card or journeyman’s license preferred.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
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 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.
The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing production and facility equipment to support safe, efficient operations. The Industrial Maintenance Technician performs general industrial maintenance work, partners with operations and leadership, and applies strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills. This position requires flexibility, initiative, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment while continuously developing technical skills through internal and external training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on plant production equipment
- Complete mechanical repairs, including:
- Shaft seals, motors, bearings, sprockets, conveyors, and alignments
- Rebuilds of pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, valves, and pumps
- Perform basic electrical troubleshooting (low and high voltage up to 480V)
- Interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic prints and schematics
- Maintain packaging equipment, vacuum pumps, box makers, and taper machines
- Follow procedure manuals and maintenance standards
- Perform oil removal and system maintenance on hydraulic and vacuum equipment
- Complete repairs efficiently to meet production and downtime goals
- Accurately document work, inspections, and PMs in the CMMS
- Maintain a safe work environment by following all safety protocols and company policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Education: High school diploma or GED.
Experience:
- 3 years industrial maintenance experience required
- Must have experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical theory.
- Basic computer skills will be necessary to log information, to process daily work orders and to complete required documentation. Ability to learn and utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- The ability to communicate effectively and basic math skills are necessary to perform this job at a satisfactorily level
- Ability to interpret schematics and blueprints during troubleshooting.
- Proficient in the use of hand and power tools and measuring equipment.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
- Comfortable operating at high elevations if needed
- Ability to lift or move 75 pounds.
- Ability to withstand changing environments.
- Ability to operate an aerial lift and sit-down forklift.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Ability to work variable shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.
- 1st shift: 5:00AM – 5:00pm; 2nd shift: 5:00PM – 5:00AM
- Rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, alternating weekly
Relocation: Comprehensive relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates, including moving expenses, temporary housing, and travel support.
Preferred Qualifications (but NOT required):
Industrial maintenance card or journeyman’s license preferred.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
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 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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