Industrial Maintenance Technicians and Electricians

Tyson Foods•Zeeland, MI

5d•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, technicians perform industrial maintenance and work with operations, engineering, leadership, and other teams. The positions require flexibility, initiative, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while continuing to develop technical skills through internal and external training. The work includes preventive maintenance and repairs, mechanical repairs, basic electrical troubleshooting, and rebuilding pneumatic and hydraulic components. Technicians interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints and schematics; maintain packaging and related equipment; follow maintenance procedures and standards; document work in the CMMS; and work safely in accordance with company policies. The schedule is a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, with first shift hours of 5:00 AM–5:00 PM and second shift hours of 5:00 PM–5:00 AM. The second shift offers a $1.00 shift premium, and pay is weekly. The position may require variable shifts, weekends, and holidays, as well as approximately one to two weeks of annual travel for technical and safety training. Comprehensive relocation assistance is available for well-qualified candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Maintenance roles: at least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
For Maintenance roles: experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical theory.
For Electrical roles: at least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
Basic computer skills to log information, process daily work orders, and complete required documentation.
Ability to learn and use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Effective communication skills and basic math skills.
Ability to interpret schematics and blueprints during troubleshooting.
Proficiency using hand and power tools and measuring equipment.
Ability to work in a team environment and to self-motivate and work independently.
Comfort operating 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.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, following company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs.
For individual contributors, ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, critically evaluate outputs, and apply professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

For Electrical roles, programming experience and the ability to program PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems are highly preferred.
Industrial maintenance card or journeyman’s license preferred.
Comprehensive relocation assistance is available for well-qualified candidates, including moving expenses, temporary housing, and travel support.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on plant production equipment.
Complete mechanical repairs, including 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.
Travel approximately one to two weeks per year for technical and safety training.

Benefits

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