3rd Shift Maintenance Generalist - Keep Production Rolling

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Dental & Vision

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

The Maintenance Generalist at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Forest, Mississippi, will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility systems to minimize downtime and ensure food safety.

The role emphasizes maintaining equipment reliability, safety, and adherence to Tyson policies. Responsibilities include preventive/corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing systems, and performing repairs such as welding and

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year maintenance experience within the immediate past 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote Tyson's safety culture.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing systems.
• Repair and replace motors, pumps, bearings, shafts, conveyors, augers, couplings, steam and water lines.
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and minor electrical repairs.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, drawings, and schematics.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete required documentation.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, lifts, forklifts, and other maintenance equipment as trained and certified.
• Support emergency repairs and respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize production interruptions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by maintenance leadership.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Safety culture adherence

Reading schematics

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklifts

Job description

The Maintenance Generalist at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Forest, Mississippi, will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility systems to minimize downtime and ensure food safety.

The role emphasizes maintaining equipment reliability, safety, and adherence to Tyson policies. Responsibilities include preventive/corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing systems, and performing repairs such as welding and