Industrial Maintenance Technicians and Electricians

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Zeeland, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Industrial Maintenance Technicians and Industrial Maintenance Electricians maintain and repair production and facility equipment at the Zeeland Facility to support safe, efficient operations. Depending on the role, work includes mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance. Team members partner with operations, engineering, leadership, and others in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and are expected to show flexibility and initiative while developing technical skills through internal and external training. The roles work variable shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, with first shift from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM and second shift from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM. The schedule may include weekends and holidays. The second shift offers a $1.00 shift premium, and pay is weekly. Travel of approximately one to two weeks per year is required for technical and safety training. Comprehensive relocation assistance is available to well-qualified candidates, including moving expenses, temporary housing, and travel support. Tyson provides paid time off, 401(k) plans, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. Candidates must be able to perform the physical requirements of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For maintenance roles, at least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical theory.
Basic computer skills to log information, process daily work orders, and complete documentation; ability to learn and use the CMMS.
Effective communication and basic math skills.
For electrical roles, at least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
Ability to interpret schematics and blueprints during troubleshooting.
Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
Ability to work in a team environment and to self-motivate and work independently.
Comfort working at high elevations if needed.
Ability to lift or move 75 pounds.
Ability to withstand changing environments.
Ability to operate an aerial lift and sit-down forklift.
Ability to work variable shifts, weekends, and/or holidays on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.
Willingness to travel approximately one to two weeks per year for technical and safety training.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsible use of approved AI tools, including protecting sensitive information, following company policies, validating AI-generated outputs, critically evaluating results, and applying professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

For electrical roles, programming experience and ability to program PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems are highly preferred.
Industrial maintenance card or journeyman’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on plant production equipment.
Complete mechanical repairs involving shaft seals, motors, bearings, sprockets, conveyors, and alignments.
Rebuild pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, valves, and pumps.
Perform basic electrical troubleshooting on low- and high-voltage systems up to 480V.
Interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints and schematics.
Maintain packaging equipment, vacuum pumps, box makers, and taper machines.
Follow procedure manuals and maintenance standards.
Perform oil removal and system maintenance on hydraulic and vacuum equipment.
Complete repairs efficiently to meet production and downtime goals.
Accurately document work, inspections, and preventive maintenance in the CMMS.
Maintain a safe work environment by following safety protocols and company policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attend technical and safety training, including approximately one to two weeks of travel per year.

Benefits

Paid time off
401(k) plans
Health benefits
Life insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription drug benefits
$1.00 second-shift premium
Weekly pay
Comprehensive relocation assistance, including moving expenses, temporary housing, and travel support, for well-qualified candidates