3rd Shift Maintenance Generalist — Production Equipment

Tyson Foods; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Forest, Mississippi, is seeking a Maintenance Generalist to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility systems, supporting efficient plant operations and food safety. The role focuses on reducing downtime and ensuring a safe work environment at Tyson’s Forest facility.

The position operates on the 3rd shift and requires welding, electrical repairs, and interpreting schematics, with responsibilities spanning installations, records, and emergency repairs to

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote Tyson’s safety culture.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
• 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.
• Support emergency repairs and respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize production interruptions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by maintenance leadership.

Job description

Tyson Foods in Forest, Mississippi, is seeking a Maintenance Generalist to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility systems, supporting efficient plant operations and food safety. The role focuses on reducing downtime and ensuring a safe work environment at Tyson’s Forest facility.

The position operates on the 3rd shift and requires welding, electrical repairs, and interpreting schematics, with responsibilities spanning installations, records, and emergency repairs to