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Lead Maintenance Generalist (B Shift) MG01L - MG08L - Dardanelle Plant

Tyson Foods
Dardanelle, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026 CLOSED ON 8/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Maintenance Generalist (B Shift) MG01L - MG08L - Dardanelle Plant position at Tyson Foods?

Job Details:

This position is responsible for assisting the Supervisor in coordination of the daily responsibilities of the department by insuring the Supervisor’s instructions are communicated to the team members and carried out timely and correctly. This position is also responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Requirements:

  • 6 months of Maintenance/mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment required.

SUMMARY: Maintenance Lead performs all the functions of a maintenance supervisor for a team of 10 to 12 hourly technicians EXCEPT anything to do with pay payroll clocking reports promotion or demotion attendance or and disciplinary activities. This is a development position to prepare an hourly TEAM member with the skills and experience to advance to a maintenance supervisor position.

DUTIES: Perform duties in accordance to Tyson safety programs to ensure a safe and accident-free work environment. Encourage and promote safe work practices to all team members through We Care-safety huddles hazard recognition and one-on-one safety contacts. Able to perform all technical troubleshooting maintenance and repair functions of a Maintenance Technician or Engine Room Technician depending on prior craft experience and background Mechanical-Electrical Technician and Automation Technician.

Hands-on trainer of other technicians and works with supervisor to complete Plant Floor Demonstrated Skills evaluation and documentation for technicians as part of ongoing Skills Training effort. Provides plant floor tactical direction for 10 to 12 hourly technicians to ensure daily scheduled work is completed and documented correctly.

Meets daily with supervisor and maintenance planner to review proposed work order schedule and provide feedback to ensure proper assignment and prioritization based on plant need and team member skills. With direction from Maintenance Manager Supervisor coordinates the activities of workers engaged in maintaining and repairing Ammonia Refrigeration Compressed air water and steam systems and electrical components Runs SAP-PM Daily maintenance reports for schedule completion time confirmation breakdowns and material multiple times per shift. Evaluates the reports to ensure timely completion and accurate documentation of work downtime and material use. Re-prioritizes current day work schedule based on conditions and activities on plant floor. Is able to provide feedback to technicians on proper data entry and documentation of work in the SAP-PM system.

Attends daily maintenance meeting and reports why scheduled work wasn't completed breakdowns that occurred and the short and long-term corrective actions taken or needed to prevent recurrence. Provides feedback on major maintenance or project work relating to equipment and facilities that needs to be planned and scheduled in the future. Works with refrigeration supervisor to perform Maintenance Evaluations and Root Cause Problem Elimination to prevent recurrence of equipment downtime. With direction from Refrigeration supervisor coordinates the activities of workers engaged in maintaining and repairing Ammonia Refrigeration Compressed air water and steam systems and electrical components. Acts as supervisor for entire crew when maintenance supervisor is absent. Work with PSM coordinator to insure team members and facility are compliant with all aspects of the PSM program.

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

All applicants must provide their government identification number for the purpose of checking previous employment.

Rehire Criteria: This facility does accept rehires after 180 days. Tyson reserves the right to require longer waiting periods or not accept rehires based on the reason for dismissal.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

B Shift (United States of America)

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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.

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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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