Maintenance Generalist - 3rd Shift - Newbern, Tn

Tyson Foods; Newbern (TN); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift at our Newbern facility. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and preventive maintenance of feed mill equipment to keep production running smoothly.

Candidates should have at least 6 months of industrial maintenance experience and be familiar with lockout/tagout and safety procedures. Strong mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have 6+ months of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout and safety procedures.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and basic electrical issues.
• Experience with preventive maintenance scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain feed mill equipment.
• Document actions taken to fix equipment problems.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergencies promptly.
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Follow Tyson policies and safety programs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Mechanical

Electrical

Documentation

Education

Industrial maintenance training

Job description

Job Details

Schedule - Sunday - Friday

Hours - 11:00 pm - 7:30 am

Pay - depending on skill level

Job Description

• This position will be responsible for multiple tasks relating to trouble shooting, repair, fabrication, and preventive maintenance of all feed mill equipment.
• Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.
• Provide troubleshooting and repair of any mechanical malfunction.
• Prepare written documentation of actions taken to correct equipment problems.
• Responds to mechanical or electrical breakdowns and handle emergency situations.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to schedule.
• Complete appropriate paperwork and reports
• Must comply with lockout/ tagout, confined space, and all other safety programs.
• Must be able to perform mechanical and basic electrical trouble shooting and repairs.
• Able to perform diagnosis and repairs without supervision.
• Capable of starting all equipment before production startup and shutdown without supervision
• Ability to assist with other mechanics as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum 6 cumulative months industrial maintenance experience or equivalent training.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

3RD 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.

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.