Maintenance Technician - Veteran Pathway

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Shift differentials

Job summary

Tyson Foods is actively hiring Maintenance Technicians and encourages U.S. military veterans to apply. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, repairs, and reliability improvements in a temperature-controlled manufacturing environment with exposure to cold and noise.

Veterans may receive priority consideration through our Veteran recruiting pathway. Candidates with military HVAC, hydraulics, electrical, or mechanical backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with opportunities to translate

Qualifications

• Experience or education in Industrial Maintenance or fields related to maintenance of hydraulics/pneumatics, electrical systems, PLCs/robotics, motors, conveyors, welding and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on equipment and systems
• Troubleshoot issues in equipment and systems
• Conduct inspections to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and compliance
• Document maintenance activities and completed repairs
• Respond to equipment issues and maintenance-related emergencies
• Work collaboratively with maintenance and operations teams to improve reliability

Skills

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Electrical Systems

PLCs and Robotics

Motors

Conveyors

Welding and Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Equipment reliability

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Details: Your military experience is welcomed. Your leadership experience is valued. We are actively hiring Maintenance Technicians and encourage U.S. military veterans to apply. If you’ve troubleshot mechanical or electrical systems, performed preventive maintenance, followed safety procedures, or ensured equipment reliability, your experience can translate directly into this role. This role has been designated as a Veteran Priority posting in accordance with Tyson Foods’ Veteran employment program. While open to all qualified applicants, candidates who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces may receive priority consideration through an expedited review via our Veteran recruiting pathway. Please visit our Veteran Landing Page to learn more. This requisition also serves as an active Veteran talent pipeline, allowing our recruiting team to proactively connect with Veterans whose skills align to current and future opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on equipment and systems
• Troubleshoot issues in equipment and systems
• Conduct inspections to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and compliance
• Document maintenance activities and completed repairs
• Respond to equipment issues and maintenance-related emergencies
• Work collaboratively with maintenance and operations teams to improve reliability
• Temperature‑controlled manufacturing environment with regular exposure to cold
• Occasional exposure to vibration
• Loud noise levels typical of manufacturing operations
• Tight or high spaces are possible

How Military Experience Fits

Your military experience may be considered in lieu of some civilian manufacturing or maintenance experience requirements outlined below. The following are shown for guidance only. Equivalent civilian experience will also be considered.

Relevant Backgrounds May Include (Not Required)

• Aircraft Maintenance, Avionics, or Crew Chiefs Power Production, Generator, or Utilities Specialists Mechanical Maintenance, Machinery Repair, or Allied Trades Electrical Power or Industrial Electronics Technicians Hull Maintenance Technicians, Enginemen, or Machinery Repairmen Facility Engineering or Base Operations Maintenance roles
• Army: 91B (Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic), 91D (Power Generation Equipment Repairer), 91E (Allied Trades Specialist), 91C (Utilities Equipment Repairer), 15T (UH-60 Helicopter Repairer)
• Air Force: 2A (Aircraft Maintenance career fields), 2A6X6 (Aircraft Electrical & Environmental Systems), 3E0X2 (Electrical Power Production), 3E1X1 (HVAC/R Specialist)
• Navy: MM (Machinist’s Mate), EM (Electrician’s Mate), EN (Engineman), GSM (Gas Turbine Systems Technician – Mechanical), GSE (Gas Turbine Systems Technician – Electrical)
• Marine Corps: 21XX (Ground Maintenance occupational field), 1141 (Electrician), 3521 (Motor Vehicle Mechanic)
• Coast Guard: MK (Machinery Technician), EM (Electrician’s Mate)

Requirements (Must Haves)

• Experience or education in Industrial Maintenance or fields related to maintenance of the following: Hydraulics and Pneumatics Electrical Systems PLCs and Robotics Motors Conveyors Welding and Fabrication

At Tyson Foods, Veterans don’t just find jobs — they find a mission and a team.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $18.10 to $42.33 base pay with potential for additional bonuses and shift differentials The posted compensation range reflects Tyson Foods Inc. compensation range for this role across all locations and levels 01-08. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and business needs. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: ALL SHIFTS (United States of America) Pay Range/Rate: Incentives: Annual Incentive Plan: No Long-Term Incentive Plan: No 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. Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package. Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

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.

At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.

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