Maintenance Generalist 1st Shift Forest, MS

Tyson Foods • Forest, MS

2d

About The Position

The Maintenance Generalist troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains production equipment, machinery, and facility systems to support efficient plant operations. The position helps minimize downtime, ensure food safety, maintain equipment reliability, and promote a safe work environment while following Tyson Foods policies and procedures.

The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Applicants must have at least one year of maintenance experience within the immediate past two years. Rehiring criteria require that applicants have worked for Tyson no more than three times previously and have completed at least 180 days since their last Tyson employment.

Requirements

• At least one year of maintenance experience within the immediate past two years.
• Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Rehiring criteria: must not have worked for Tyson more than three times previously and must have completed at least 180 days since last employment with Tyson.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote Tyson’s safety culture.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing systems.
• Repair and replace motors, pumps, bearings, shafts, conveyors, augers, couplings, steam lines, and water lines.
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and minor electrical repairs.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, drawings, and schematics.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete required documentation.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, lifts, forklifts, and other maintenance equipment as trained and certified.
• Support emergency repairs and respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize production interruptions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by maintenance leadership.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

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