Industrial Maintenance Generalist – 3rd Shift

Tyson Foods; Columbus Junction (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Life insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a maintenance technician for our pork processing facility. The role focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing equipment while upholding safety and Tyson policies. Work includes conveyors, hydraulics, welding, and PLC-related tasks within a challenging environment.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of related experience or training in maintenance, can work 3rd shift, and is able to read manuals and document work. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; 1 year on-the-job training.
• Experience in two or more maintenance areas: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, PLC.
• Able to work 3rd shift and overtime.
• Able to read manuals and document work.
• Able to communicate effectively with team and management.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment across all departments.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production assets.
• Repair conveyor lines, trolley systems, rendering machinery, and hydraulic systems.
• Welding and basic electrical work as needed.
• Work in cold, damp, or hot environments.
• Lift up to 60 pounds and climb or stretch as required.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Welding/Fabrication

Reading manuals

Documentation

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

On-the-job training (1 year)

Tools

General maintenance tools

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking a maintenance technician for our pork processing facility. The role focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing equipment while upholding safety and Tyson policies. Work includes conveyors, hydraulics, welding, and PLC-related tasks within a challenging environment.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of related experience or training in maintenance, can work 3rd shift, and is able to read manuals and document work. Relocation assistance is not provided.