General Maintenance Technician-1st Shift (54th St. Plant)

ERDA; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our United States facility in Enid. You will maintain equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

The role includes working across plant areas, ensuring safety, and reducing downtime. The position requires 1 year of industrial maintenance experience or related education, basic CMMS skills, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Qualifications

• 1 year of industrial maintenance experience or related education.
• Basic computer skills for work orders and CMMS.
• Ability to learn and use CMMS and document work.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support with moderate supervision to ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic plant equipment.
• Conduct emergency mechanical or electrical repairs as needed.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Interact with plant personnel to meet plant and individual goals.
• Minimize downtime due to equipment failure.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

CMMS

Communication skills

Basic math

Physical ability (75 lbs)

Education

Industrial maintenance diploma

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Details:

This location is part of our Prepared Foods Division. As a Maintenance Technician, you will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally across every area of our facility and influence company performance by maintaining our equipment. Our Maintenance Technicians are vital to maintaining our Team Member’s safety through problem solving and proactive upkeep. We have a fast-paced work environment, where every day is different, and we invest in the continued growth and skills of our Maintenance Technicians. Come be part of our Team.

Pay is determined by experience and is paid weekly!

1st Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide maintenance support with moderate supervision to ensure the 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.
• Effectively interact with all plant personnel to accomplish plant and individual goals.
• Minimize downtime due to equipment failure.

Requirements:

• Education and Experience: At least 1 year of industrial maintenance experience OR 1 year of industrial maintenance experience education (e.g., possess industrial maintenance diploma or currently enrolled in technical school) in lieu of experience.
  • Applicants will be considered for Associate Maintenance Technicians, General Maintenance Technicians, and Sr Maintenance Technicians level openings.
  • Leveling determined during the interview process based on skillset, knowledge, and experience.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills necessary for logging information, processing daily work orders, and completing required documentation. Ability to learn and utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Communication Skills: Effective communication and basic math skills required.

Special Skills:

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. occasionally; ability to lift 20 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to stand on a hard surface for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to work in confined and tall spaces, walk, climb, utilize a ladder, operate a lift, bend, and stoop.
• Repetitive gripping, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequent overhead work.
• Temperatures inside the plant may vary from -25 degrees to over 100 degrees; outside work may also be needed.
• Basic math skills, including percentages, fractions, and measurements.

Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Priority will be given to local candidates.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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