Maintenance Generalist A&B (Madison)

Tyson Foods•Madison, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Generalist works at the Madison Plant A & B to keep machinery operating and support continuous production. The role involves repairing and maintaining machinery and industrial equipment used in pork processing, troubleshooting day-to-day facility operating problems, setting up, adjusting, and breaking down production line machinery, and completing required daily documentation. Work may involve hydraulics, electrical systems, plumbing, conveyor maintenance, 3-phase wiring, AC/DC control wiring, welding, and pneumatic systems. The role requires communicating effectively with team members and management to resolve mechanical failures and reading manuals to repair equipment safely. Team members must be able to climb ladders, work from elevated platforms, stand and walk for 12-hour shifts on hard floors, and work throughout processing areas with temperatures ranging from -30 to +90 degrees. Occasional lifting of 0–61 pounds is required. Candidates must meet the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Some skilled positions may require passing a HAZMAT assessment and/or Pulmonary Function Test; mechanical knowledge or background is preferred for certain specified positions.

Requirements

At least 6 months of industrial maintenance experience.
Must be available to work weekends and holidays and be available for overtime.
Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and management.
Must be able to read manuals to repair equipment safely.
Must be willing and able to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms.
Must be willing and able to stand and walk 12-hour shifts on hard floors.
Must be willing and able to work in processing areas with temperatures ranging from -30 to +90 degrees.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must provide proof of authorization to work legally in the United States and pass a urinalysis screening as part of the post-offer health assessment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain machinery and industrial equipment to keep production operating continuously.
Troubleshoot problems occurring during day-to-day facility operations.
Perform maintenance involving hydraulics, electrical systems, plumbing, conveyors, 3-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 manuals to repair equipment safely.