Maintenance Generalist Lead MG01L - MG08L, 2nd Shift -Fort Smith, AR

Tyson Foods; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods Fort Smith Plant seeks a Maintenance Generalist Lead for the 2nd shift to keep production lines running and to set up, adjust and break down machinery. You will maintain equipment history in SAP and assist with preventative maintenance as scheduled.

Applicants need at least 6 months of mechanical/maintenance experience, and should have welding, hydraulics, basic electricity, power transmission or pneumatics knowledge.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 6 consecutive months of mechanical/maintenance work within the last 24 months; industrial maintenance preferred.
• Welding, hydraulics, basic electricity, power transmission, pneumatics and related maintenance knowledge.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate with management and coworkers; must complete required paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Keep machinery running to maintain continuous production.
• Set up, adjust and break down production line machinery.
• Learn and use Tyson SAP for work orders and documentation; enter time and create equipment history.

Skills

Welding

Hydraulics

Electrical basics

Power transmission

Pneumatics

Reading & writing

Communication

Tools

SAP software

Job description

# Tyson Foods, Inc.## Maintenance Generalist Lead MG01L - MG08L, 2nd Shift -Fort Smith, ARApply: Fort Smith Plant - Fort Smith, Arkansas: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 1, 2026 (21 days left to apply): R0495950**Job Details:**Ft. Smith Maintenance Generalist: LeadGeneral Maintenance positions are responsible for:* keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production.* You must be able to set up, adjust and break down production line machinery.* Position requires knowledge in areas of welding, hydraulics, basic electricity, power transmission, pneumatics and other maintenance related areas.* Must be able to learn Tyson SAP software to make work orders, fill out the daily documentation required, perform preventative maintenance routines as scheduled by Supervisor as well as confirm time into the SAP system to record daily activities and create equipment history.* Must be able to read and write where required, must be able to communicate with management and co-workers as needed,* must be able to process paperwork necessary to position,* must be able to use math as needed to make work related computations for machinery, fluid capacities, etc.* Must be willing to lift, push, pull up to 95 lbs., climb stairs and ladders on a daily basis, be willing to work in cold environments with temperatures ranging from -10 to 55 degrees in the production area to an environment that is tied to what the weather outside is (rain, heat, cold, insects), wet conditions, slippery floors in some areas, concrete floors and noise levels that are loud enough to require hearing protection and be willing to work on your feet for a period of 8 to 12 hours.* Must be willing to complete all required training for the job. Experience operating PIT preferred or willing to learn to operate PIT. Electrical experience preferred.Requirements: Must have at least 6 continuous months of mechanical/maintenance work experience within the last 24 months, preferably industrial maintenance.**Hours of work: Mon-Fri (2pm to 12am) weekend work will be required**Must be willing to take and pass forklift operation certification and aerol lift certification.**All applicants must complete the final task that is separate from the application. If your application has not been fully submitted, you will need to complete any task that are awaiting. If you are logged in to your candidate profile, click on candidate home at the top right corner and it should show on the next screen the task that will need to be completed.****For Application Status please login into your candidate profile.****Please Select SMS text messaging during application process to be sure you will be contacted in a timely manner. Any Prior Workers that need to update their phone number please call Ask HR at 1-479-290-5000**# # # Rehire Criteria:# · Former Tyson Team Members must be separated from the company for a minimum of 180 calendar days.# · Also, if you have worked at Tyson 3 times or more you will not be eligible for rehire.# · Applicants that complete an application and do not meet the criteria described in this statement will be removed from the application process.**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**2ND 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****.**