Maintenance Generalist B&C (Madison)

Tyson Foods • Madison, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Generalist at the Madison Plant is responsible for keeping machinery operating to support continuous production. The role involves repairing and maintaining industrial equipment used in pork processing, troubleshooting day-to-day facility equipment problems, setting up, adjusting, and breaking down production-line machinery, and completing required daily documentation. Work may involve hydraulics, electrical systems, plumbing, conveyor maintenance, three-phase wiring, AC/DC control wiring, welding, and pneumatic systems.

The position requires effective communication with team members and management to resolve mechanical failures and the ability to read manuals to repair equipment safely. Team members must be able to work in different areas of the processing facility, including Harvest, Cut Converting, Rendering, and Load-out freezer areas, where temperatures range from -30 to +90 degrees. The posting describes overnight B and C shifts in the role heading and sign-on bonus details, but separately lists the work shift as A Shift.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of industrial maintenance experience.
• 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 facility areas with temperatures ranging from -30 to +90 degrees.
• Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to provide proof of authorization to work legally in the United States and pass a urinalysis screening as part of a post-offer health assessment.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays and be available for overtime.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and industrial equipment to keep production running continuously.
• Troubleshoot problems arising in the day-to-day operation of the facility.
• Perform work involving hydraulics, electrical systems, plumbing, conveyor maintenance, 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 support safe repairs.

Benefits

• $5,000 maintenance sign-on bonus for eligible new hires and rehires in Madison B and C overnight shifts, paid in six milestone installments while actively employed in a C-Shift Madison Maintenance role.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan.
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

What This Job Offers

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