Day-Shift Maintenance Generalist – Cross-Functional Tech

Tyson Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring Maintenance Generalists for day shifts in Kentucky. You will maintain equipment, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and support cross-functional plant operations to ensure safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of mechanical experience or a relevant industrial maintenance program, with basic computer skills and CMMS familiarity. Overtime and weekend work may be required; candidates must furnish their own tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of mechanic work experience or graduate of an industrial maintenance training program.
• Basic computer skills; CMMS familiarity and ability to log information and process work orders.
• Strong communication and math skills required.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends; ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support with moderate supervision to ensure safe and effective operation of equipment and team.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic plant equipment.
• Conduct emergency mechanical or electrical repairs as needed.
• Troubleshoot issues related to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned production equipment.

Skills

CMMS familiarity

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Basic math

Education

2+ years maintenance experience

Industrial maintenance training program

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Tyson Foods is hiring Maintenance Generalists for day shifts in Kentucky. You will maintain equipment, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and support cross-functional plant operations to ensure safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of mechanical experience or a relevant industrial maintenance program, with basic computer skills and CMMS familiarity. Overtime and weekend work may be required; candidates must furnish their own tools.