General Maintenance

Tyson Foods; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K (company match)

Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays paid

Citizenship Reimbursement

Paid Short Term Disability

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

Prescription Drug Plan

Paid Bereavement Leave after 90 days

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation after 6 months

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Holcomb, KS is seeking a maintenance mechanic to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment across beef processing operations. You will uphold safety standards and Tyson policies to keep production running smoothly.

You will work with hydraulics, electrical, welding, and pneumatic systems, set up and break down production machinery, and complete daily reports. Shifts include Sundays and overtime; C shift (overnight) is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of mechanic work experience or graduate of an industrial maintenance training program.
• Proficiency in reading and writing; ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and communicate across management levels.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment and assets in beef processing.
• Perform hydraulics, electrical, plumbing, conveyor maintenance, welding, and pneumatic systems tasks.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Electrical

Welding

Pneumatics

Reading/Writing

Education

Industrial maintenance training

Job description

Job Details

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

Troubleshoot facility and equipment problems that occur in the day‑to‑day operations.

Perform work that involves hydraulics, electrical, plumbing, conveyor maintenance, 3‑phase wiring, AC/CD control wiring, welding, and pneumatic systems.

Set up, adjust, and break down production machinery.

Preform scheduled preventative maintenance duties.

Complete daily reports and paperwork.

Work environments are wet and humid. Temperatures range from 35 to 90+ degrees.

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

Work includes climbing ladders, working from elevated platforms, standing, walking on hard floors and occasional lift of 60 lbs.

All shifts include Sunday work and overtime as scheduled.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 1 year mechanic work experience documented in the work history section of the application or be a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program (can be a combination of employers if experience is at least 1 year).

Proficiency in reading and writing; ability to complete on‑the‑job paperwork and effectively communicate across all management levels.

Must possess the ability to read and comprehend labels, numbers, and instructions, as well as communicate effectively.

Maintenance crews typically work 4‑5 days per week, with 2‑3 days off and will include shifts on Sundays and some major holidays when necessary; Welding experience preferred.

Must be available to work C shift (overnight).

Effective 01-02-2025.

Benefits

• 401K (company match after a 1yr)
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Holidays paid
• Citizenship Reimbursement
• Paid Short Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Paid Bereavement Leave after 90 days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation after 6 months

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Contact Information

3105 N IBP Road. Holcomb, KS-67851 620-277-4057 Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

Additional Company Notes

Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.