3rd Shift Maintenance Generalist (MG01 - MG08) - Waldron, AR

Tyson Foods; Waldron (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Telehealth services

Well-Being Support Programs

FSA and HSA available

401k

Stock Purchase Plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Education benefits

Discount Program

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Arkansas is seeking a maintenance technician responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing equipment and plant assets, ensuring safety and adherence to Tyson policies.

You will monitor production equipment, perform preventive maintenance, assist with new equipment installation, document corrections, and collaborate with the maintenance team to keep operations running smoothly. Physical requirements include lifting up to 40 lbs and climbing as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of maintenance or mechanical experience.
• Willingness to climb ladders and work overhead.
• Capable of lifting/moving 40 lbs+ and maneuvering around equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment and plant assets.
• Monitor equipment during production and perform necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Perform preventive maintenance and assist with installation of new equipment.
• Document all corrections and keep equipment clean and functioning.
• Work with maintenance personnel to share information and ensure safety.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Details:

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

This position will monitor equipment during production and make any necessary repairs or adjustments. All corrections must be documented. This position will perform preventive maintenance and rebuild equipment as required. Incumbent will assist with installation of new equipment. Must be able to manually grease, change oil, and clean various plant equipment. Monitor equipment and computer boards. This position will also trouble shoot mechanical problems using detailed schematics and blueprints.

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must be able to reach, lift and work overhead
• Must be able to walk, stand or sit for the duration of the shift
• Must have good hand-eye coordination
• Must be able to tolerate climates ranging from very cold to very hot and from very wet to very dry.
• Must be able to communicate and get along with others.
• Must be able to work with devices that are very fragile and require precise attention.
• Must be able to comply with OSHA standards
• Must be able to understand and agree to follow Safety Rules
• Saturday and Sunday work required if needed.
• Work very closely with other maintenance personnel to receive and pass along information concerning the job.
• Capable of moving equipment, machinery, etc. more than 40 LBS when needed. Must be able to work on and inspect equipment, which may involve bending and turning.
• Must be able to move freely throughout the plant over and around equipment, people and obstacles
• 6 months of maintenance or mechanical experience

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• FSA and HSA available
• 401k
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
• Fully Funded Education
• Discount Program

All applicants must provide their government identification number so the system can verify any previous Tyson employment history.

This facility accepts 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:

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

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

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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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