Maintenance Generalist B sh Ham Plant (Madison)

Tyson Foods•Madison, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Generalist keeps machinery operating to support continuous production at a pork processing facility. The role repairs and maintains machinery and industrial equipment, troubleshoots day-to-day facility problems, and performs work involving hydraulics, electrical systems, plumbing, conveyor maintenance, three-phase wiring, AC/DC control wiring, welding, and pneumatic systems. The Team Member sets up, adjusts, and breaks down production-line machinery and completes required daily documentation. The position requires communicating effectively with team members and management to resolve mechanical failures and reading equipment manuals to perform repairs safely. Work may take place throughout the processing facility, including Harvest, Cut Converting, Rendering, and Load-out freezer areas, with temperatures ranging from -30 to +90 degrees. The role requires standing and walking 12-hour shifts on hard floors, climbing ladders, and working from elevated platforms. Occasional lifting of 0–61 pounds is required. A HAZMAT and/or Pulmonary Function Test may be required for certain skilled positions. Candidates must provide proof of authorization to work legally in the United States and pass a post-offer urinalysis screening.

Requirements

At least 6 months of industrial maintenance experience.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management.
Ability to read manuals to repair equipment safely.
Willingness and ability to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms.
Willingness and ability to stand and walk 12-hour shifts on hard floors.
Willingness and ability to work in facility areas with temperatures ranging from -30 to +90 degrees.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Occasional lifting of 0–61 pounds.
Proof of authorization to work legally in the United States and successful completion of a post-offer urinalysis screening.
Candidates previously employed by Tyson are subject to a 180-day waiting period and a three-time limit.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical knowledge or background is preferred for Instruments, Projects, Chillers/Engine Room/Refrigeration, and PSM Coordinator skilled positions.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain machinery and industrial equipment to keep production running continuously.
Troubleshoot problems that arise during day-to-day facility operations.
Perform maintenance involving hydraulics, electrical systems, plumbing, conveyors, three-phase wiring, AC/DC control wiring, welding, and pneumatic systems.
Set up, adjust, and break down production-line machinery.
Complete required daily documentation.
Communicate with team members and management to resolve mechanical failures.
Read equipment manuals to repair machinery safely.