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

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

Skill-based pay progression

Hands-on training

Startup opportunity

Competitive wages

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR, is seeking Maintenance Generalists to help launch a new facility. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production equipment, support facility operations, and ensure safe and efficient production.

A strong focus on startup activities, hands-on training, and a skill-based pay progression is emphasized as you master new skills. The role offers day-one benefits, competitive wages based on experience and maintenance proficiency, and exposure to a broad range of

Qualifications

• 1 year of industrial maintenance experience, or related.
• Industrial maintenance including pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, conveyors, PLC wiring, and electrical work.
• Willingness to work in a startup facility environment and learn rapidly.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production equipment and facility systems.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions with minimal supervision.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and coordinate preventive maintenance.
• Document repairs and maintenance actions in required records.
• Support startup activities and ensure safe start-up/shutdown of equipment.

Skills

Startup mindset

Adaptable

Eager to learn

Team collaboration

Tools

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Motors

Conveyors

PLC wiring

Electrical maintenance

Fabrication

Job description

**Job Details:****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 ### **Unique Startup Opportunity****As part of launching this new facility, team members will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience through a variety of maintenance, renovation, installation, and operational support projects before production begins.****This may include training and development assignments at nearby Tyson locations to build skills, learn equipment, and prepare for a successful facility startup. As such schedule, location and work may vary during the initial ramp-up phase.** 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* *The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation* ### Work Environment* 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### **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 fore rehire. 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.**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**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 -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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. We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more. **If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **here****.** Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. 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