Maintenance Generalist - 1st Shift - New Tyson of Springdale, AR Facility

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision and Rx

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Generalist to help launch a new facility in Springdale, AR. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production equipment, support facility operations, and help keep production running safely and efficiently.

The role offers day-one benefits, a skill-based pay progression, extensive hands-on training, and opportunities to advance as you master new maintenance skills. Shift: 1st Shift; pay is competitive and based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of industrial maintenance experience.
• Background checks may be required for certain roles.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds may be required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production equipment, facility systems, and company assets.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical malfunctions with minimal supervision.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance situations.
• Complete preventive maintenance activities according to established schedules.
• Document repairs, maintenance activities, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Tyson safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout and Confined Space Entry.
• Start up and shut down equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Motors

Conveyors

PLC wiring

Mechanical repair

Electrical maintenance

Job description

Help Build Something New with Tyson Foods

Join our Maintenance team and play a key role in launching a new location. Maintenance Generalists are responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment, supporting facility operations, and ensuring production runs safely and efficiently. This position offers competitive pay, day-one benefits, and a skill-based pay progression that allows you to increase your wage as you develop and demonstrate additional maintenance skills.

Schedule: 1st Shift

Pay: Competitive wages based on experience, skills, and maintenance proficiency.

Why Join Tyson?

• Benefits begin on Day 1
• Competitive pay with advancement opportunities
• Skill-based progression program with opportunities to increase pay as you master new skills
• Extensive hands-on training and development
• Opportunity to support the startup of a new facility and gain broad maintenance experience
• Career growth with one of the nation's leading food companies

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production equipment, facility systems, and company assets
• Diagnose and repair mechanical malfunctions with minimal supervision
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance situations
• Complete preventive maintenance activities according to established schedules
• Document repairs, maintenance activities, and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with all Tyson safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, and other safety programs
• Assist fellow maintenance team members as needed
• Start up and shut down equipment safely and efficiently
• Complete required maintenance records, reports, and paperwork
• Perform other duties as assigned

Successful candidates will be:

• Adaptable and eager to learn
• Comfortable working in a dynamic startup environment
• Flexible regarding work assignments, schedules, and training opportunities
• Excited to gain experience across multiple equipment types and facility operations

Relevant maintenance experience may include:

• Industrial maintenance
• Pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, conveyors, PLC and wiring skills
• Mechanical repair
• Electrical maintenance
• Fabrication
• Plant maintenance
• Food industry experience is preferred but not required.

Minimum Requirements

• 1 year of industrial maintenance experience (or related)
• Previous Tyson Employees must wait 180 days before rehire
• Candidates who have worked for Tyson Foods or affiliates 3 or more times are not eligible for rehire.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

Work environments may vary and can include warm, cold, humid, dusty, or outdoor conditions depending on the assignment.

Frequent standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and stooping.

Ability to climb ladders, lifts, and scaffolding.

Ability to lift up to 70 pounds, depending on department requirements.

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Hourly Applicants ONLY.

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.