Maintenance generalist Louisa County 2nd and 3rd shift

Tyson • Columbus Junction, IA

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About The Position

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures. The role works across all departments of a pork processing facility and performs preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment, including conveyor lines, trolley systems, rendering machinery, and hydraulic systems. Other duties may include welding, basic electrical work, and work with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

The position requires working in cold, damp, hot, or humid conditions and performing physical activities such as standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching. The employee must be able to lift more than 60 pounds as necessary, work in confined spaces and at heights, and use ladders, lifts, and scaffolds. Candidates are expected to continue training until reaching level 7. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The position may require work in any department, on weekends and holidays, and overtime. Applicants must be available for third shift; the posting also identifies the work shift as all shifts. Rehires are accepted after a 180-day waiting period from the last termination date, with a maximum of three employments.

The posting advertises a $2,000 employee referral bonus for November 2026 for General Maintenance positions on second and third shift. Eligible team members receive $500 after the referred hire completes 90 days, $500 after 180 days, and $1,000 after one year of employment. Relocation assistance is not eligible.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience and/or education in at least two general maintenance-related areas, such as mechanical troubleshooting, electrical/electronic troubleshooting, hydraulic troubleshooting, PLC troubleshooting and navigation, welding/fabrication, AC/DC control wiring, motor control, three-phase wiring, plumbing, conveyor maintenance, hydraulics, or pneumatic systems.
• Application and/or resume must show related work experience and/or training.
• Must be available to work third shift and any department, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of on-the-job training.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with team members at all levels and government officials.
• Read and understand manuals; execute and document work completed on scheduling sheets.
• Successfully complete computer-based training modules and understand training manuals.
• Lift more than 60 pounds as necessary.
• Work in confined spaces and at heights above the normal work area, including using ladders, lifts, and scaffolds.
• Perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment and company assets.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment, including conveyor lines, trolley systems, rendering machinery, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform work in all departments of the pork processing facility.
• Perform welding, basic electrical work, and work with pneumatic and hydraulic systems as needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to Tyson policies and procedures.
• Read and understand manuals, and execute and document completed work on scheduling sheets.
• Complete computer-based training modules and understand training manuals.
• Continue training until reaching level 7.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health benefits
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug benefits
• $2,000 employee referral bonus for eligible team members referring a new hire or rehire to General Maintenance positions on second or third shift in November 2026

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed