Maintenance Generalist A&B (Madison)

Tyson Foods; Madison (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Maintenance Generalist for Madison Plant on A & B shifts. The role involves keeping machinery running, repairing equipment, and maintaining production lines in a high‑volume pork processing facility. You will read manuals, troubleshoot issues, and document daily activities.

Heavy lifting up to 61 lbs and exposure to extreme temperatures are possible. Occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of industrial maintenance experience.
• Must be able to read manuals and communicate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Keep machinery running to maintain continuous production.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatic systems

Welding

Tools

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description

Maintenance Generalist Madison Plant A & B shifts

Must be available to work including weekends, holidays and available for overtime.

Job Description

Positions are responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production. This includes repairing and maintaining the operating conditions of the machinery and Industrial equipment used in the pork processing industry, troubleshooting problems that occur in the day- to-day operation of the facility. The position requires performing work involving hydraulics, electrical, plumbing, conveyor maintenance, 3-phase wiring, AC DC control wiring, welding and pneumatic systems. The Team Member will also set up, adjust and break down production line machinery and complete daily documentation that is required. Occasional lifting from 0-61lbs.

For the safety of our team members, for certain skilled positions a HAZMAT and/or PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) will be required to pass to be considered in that department. For the following skilled positions Instruments, Projects, Chillers/Engine Room /Refrigeration, PSM Coordinator; mechanical knowledge/background is preferred.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with all team members and management to resolve mechanical failures as well as be able to read manuals in order to repair equipment safely.
• Must be willing and able to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms.
• Must be willing and able to stand/walk 12-hour shifts on hard floors. Must be willing and able to work in all environments of our processing facility such as Harvest, Cut Converting, Rendering and Load-out freezer areas with temperatures ranging from -30 to +90 degrees.

Industrial Maintenance experience requirements:

Applicant must have a minimum of 6 months of industrial maintenance experience

Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Candidates who have previously been employed with Tyson have a 180-day waiting period and 3-time limit.

All job offers are based on the conditions that the candidate can provide proof of authorization to work legally within the U.S.; and pass a urinalysis screening, which is part of a post-offer health assessment.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

A Shift (United States of America)

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