Robards Plant Maintenance Generalist for all Shifts

Tyson Foods; Kentucky; On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Robards Plant in Robards, Kentucky is hiring a Maintenance Generalist for all shifts. The role troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs equipment to keep production running and safety standards. The position operates on a rotating 3-day and 4-day schedule with 12-hour shifts.

Pay ranges from $24.10 to $30.15 per hour, depending on experience, with comprehensive benefits. Experience in industrial maintenance, ability to lift 70 lbs, and willingness to learn Tyson SAP work orders are

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of mechanic work experience.
• Graduate or student of an industrial maintenance training program.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts on rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment to keep production running.
• Assist maintenance supervisor with planning and assigning tasks.
• Track maintenance using the PM program and complete daily documentation.
• Provide on-the-job training to maintenance techs.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Physical strength

Education

Industrial maintenance training program

Job description

# Tyson Foods, Inc.## Robards Plant Maintenance Generalist for all ShiftsApply: Robards Plant - Robards, Kentucky: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 29, 2026 (2 days left to apply): R0487944**Job Details:****Job Description**This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Maintenance Generalist Rotating schedule of 3-day and 4-day workweeks with 12-hour shifts.Pay ranges from $24.10 to $30.15 per hour, depending on experience. Functions:o To maintain and promote the Tyson safety cultureo Receive training as requiredo Perform various positions as required/assignedo Assist maintenance supervisor with personnel and equipmento Assign maintenance techs to equipment during process periodso Assist with preventative maintenance and breakdownso Train maintenance techs on equipmento Utilize computer-based PM program to track equipment maintenanceo Fill in for absenteeism or assisting in other areas of plant DescriptionThis position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. TasksGeneral Maintenance positions are responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production. Must be willing to set up, adjust and break down production line machinery. Must be willing to learn Tyson SAP software to make work orders and fill out the daily documentation that is required in the system. Must have good verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate with other Team Members, producers, USDA personnel and drivers. Must be able to use math as needed to make work related computations for machinery, fluid capacities, etc. Must be willing to lift 70 lbs. periodically throughout the shift on a daily basis and be willing to work on your feet for a period of 12 hours. Must be willing to complete all required training for the job. **Rehire Consideration:****180 days wait period from last termination date.****3X rule (candidates cannot have worked for Tyson 3X before).**Requirements **Must have minimum of 6 months of mechanic work experience documented in the work history section of the application or be a graduate and/or student of an industrial maintenance training program (can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least 6 months)** **The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.****Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**ALL SHIFTS (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****.** Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.