Industrial Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Tyson Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Health benefits

Life insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring a Maintenance Generalist for 1st shift at Newton Hatchery in Mississippi. The role includes troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing equipment across departments, with emphasis on safety and Tyson procedures.

The job requires basic math and data entry, and may involve interacting with contractors. Applicants must have 3–5 years of related industrial experience, 6 months with a single employer, and a high school diploma or equivalent; PIT certification may be needed.

Qualifications

• Six months operator experience with one employer in the previous 12 months.
• Three to five years related experience in an industrial setting.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment to ensure safe operations.
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure proper use of equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and operate/set up equipment per Tyson procedures.

Skills

Operator experience

Industrial maintenance

Basic math/computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld device

Power tools

Saws/Drills

Job description

Tyson Foods is hiring a Maintenance Generalist for 1st shift at Newton Hatchery in Mississippi. The role includes troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing equipment across departments, with emphasis on safety and Tyson procedures.

The job requires basic math and data entry, and may involve interacting with contractors. Applicants must have 3–5 years of related industrial experience, 6 months with a single employer, and a high school diploma or equivalent; PIT certification may be needed.