Maintenance Generalist — Fresh Food Plant Technician

Tyson Foods; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Vicksburg, MS is hiring a Maintenance Generalist to perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems in a fresh food environment.

The role requires a minimum of 1 year of mechanic experience or completion of an industrial maintenance training program, with strong safety, teamwork, and mechanical troubleshooting skills; shift work and overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 1 year of mechanic work experience or be a graduate of an industrial maintenance training position documented on your application or uploaded resume.
• Candidates that have worked for Tyson Foods or Tyson affiliates 3 or more times will not be eligible for rehire.
• Rehires are subject to a 366 day wait period.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime and restore operations quickly.
• Complete corrective and emergency maintenance work as assigned.
• Perform equipment adjustments, part replacements, and repairs to maintain optimal performance.
• Follow work orders and document maintenance activities accurately in the CMMS.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.
• Conduct inspections to identify potential equipment failures, safety hazards, or maintenance needs.
• Work closely with Production and Sanitation to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Support sanitation and startup processes following maintenance work.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Comply with OSHA, USDA, food safety, and Tyson policies and procedures.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, and safe work practices at all times.
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals

CMMS usage

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Industrial maintenance training program

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Tyson Foods in Vicksburg, MS is hiring a Maintenance Generalist to perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems in a fresh food environment.

The role requires a minimum of 1 year of mechanic experience or completion of an industrial maintenance training program, with strong safety, teamwork, and mechanical troubleshooting skills; shift work and overtime may apply.