First-Shift Maintenance Generalist: Minimize Downtime & Ensure Safety

Tyson Foods; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Maintenance Generalist for our Forest, MS facility to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility systems. You will help minimize downtime, ensure food safety, and uphold Tyson’s safety standards while following company policies.

The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, reading schematics, and performing upgrades or installations as needed. Strong adherence to safety and quality procedures is essential, along with documentation

Qualifications

• At least 1 year maintenance experience in the last 2 years.
• Must be able to perform physical requirements of the job.
• Eligible to work in the United States and on 1st shift.

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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical repair

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

Tools

Power tools

Forklifts

Welding equipment

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking a Maintenance Generalist for our Forest, MS facility to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility systems. You will help minimize downtime, ensure food safety, and uphold Tyson’s safety standards while following company policies.

The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, reading schematics, and performing upgrades or installations as needed. Strong adherence to safety and quality procedures is essential, along with documentation