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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Advancement opportunities

Skill-based progression

Hands-on training and development

Startup facility experience

Career growth

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR is hiring a Maintenance Generalist to join a startup-style project launching a new facility.

You will troubleshoot, maintain and repair production equipment, support facility operations, and perform preventive maintenance to keep the line running safely and efficiently. Day-one benefits and a clear pay progression are offered, with training to grow your skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year of industrial maintenance experience or related work.
• Industrial maintenance skills including pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, conveyors, PLC and wiring.
• Mechanical repair and electrical maintenance experience.

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.

Skills

Pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, belts,

Conveyors

PLC wiring

Mechanical repair

Electrical maintenance

Fabrication

Plant maintenance

Food industry experience

Job description

Job Details

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.
• 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)

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