Skillbridge Fellowship - Industrial Maintenance Technician

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Fellow in Springdale, AR to keep mission-critical equipment running in a high-throughput food processing facility. You will diagnose, repair, and prevent failures while collaborating with production teams to maintain safety and efficiency.

We welcome military experience and offer a path to full-time opportunities in a veteran-friendly culture that values discipline, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot mission-critical equipment in a fast-paced food processing environment.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections to ensure equipment readiness and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Partner with production teams to minimize downtime and sustain operational tempo.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot mission-critical equipment in a fast-paced food processing environment
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections to ensure equipment readiness and reliability
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues
• Partner with production teams to minimize downtime and sustain operational tempo
• Follow strict safety and quality standards
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and recommendations accurately

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Details

Your military experience is welcomed. Your leadership experience is valued. Are you preparing to transition from the military and looking for a hands-on technical role where your skills, discipline, and problem-solving mindset truly matter? Ready to continue serving a mission-this time in a high-impact industrial environment?

Tyson Foods proudly supports the Department of Defense SkillBridge program and invites transitioning service members to join our team as an Equipment Maintenance Fellow. This opportunity allows you to translate your military technical experience into a civilian career with a Fortune 500 company that values veterans, teamwork, and operational excellence. In this role, you'll be on the front lines of our operation-keeping mission-critical equipment running, preventing downtime, and ensuring our facility operates safely, efficiently, and at the highest standards.

Your Mission

• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot mission-critical equipment in a fast-paced food processing environment
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections to ensure equipment readiness and reliability
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues
• Partner with production teams to minimize downtime and sustain operational tempo
• Follow strict safety and quality standards
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and recommendations accurately

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

• 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

Military Occupational Specialty Examples

• 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)

What You'll Gain Through SkillBridge

• Hands-on industry experience before ETS or retirement
• Exposure to industrial maintenance in a modern manufacturing environment
• Mentorship from experienced technicians and leaders
• Potential pathway to full-time employment with Tyson Foods
• A veteran-supportive culture that understands your transition

Relocation Assistance

Eligible:No

Pay Range / Rate

Work Shift: ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

Incentives:Annual Incentive Plan:No

Long-Term Incentive Plan:No

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.