2nd Shift Maintenance Generalist: Hands-On Fixes

Tyson Foods; Vicksburg, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Vicksburg, MS is seeking a Maintenance Generalist for the 2nd shift to perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems in a fresh food environment.

The role requires mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting, adherence to safety policies, and CMMS documentation. Candidates must have at least 1 year of maintenance experience or an industrial maintenance training background.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of mechanic work experience or graduate of industrial maintenance program.
• Candidates with Tyson Foods or Tyson affiliates status in past 366 days are ineligible for rehire.
• Rehires are subject to a 366-day waiting period.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime and restore operations quickly.
• Complete corrective and emergency maintenance work as assigned.
• Document maintenance activities in CMMS and follow work orders.
• Follow lockout/tagout and safe work practices; coordinate with production and sanitation.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Industrial maintenance training

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Tyson Foods in Vicksburg, MS is seeking a Maintenance Generalist for the 2nd shift to perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems in a fresh food environment.

The role requires mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting, adherence to safety policies, and CMMS documentation. Candidates must have at least 1 year of maintenance experience or an industrial maintenance training background.