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Maintenance Leader Day Shift Waverly NE

Tyson Foods
Waverly Plant - Waverly, Nebraska, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Aug 2026
💰 $64,000/yr($44,000/yr$64,000/yr)

About the role

Job Details:

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Pay Range:  

  • $22.35 - $31.95 (pay based on experience) + $2 attendance bonus + $2 premium  

  • $3 shift differential for B shift.  

Hours:  

  • Rotating 12 hr shift Schedules  2-2-3  

  • 1st Shift: 5:30 am – 5:30 pm or upon completion of assigned work   

  • B Shift: 5:30 pm – 5:30 am or upon completion of assigned work  

 

SUMMARY: The Maintenance Leader will ensure that all assigned PMs and Work Orders are completed in a timely fashion and will report to the Maintenance Manager and Shift Supervisors via a daily pass down. The Leader will assist with departmental training and coaching of team members, perform daily inspections and audits, and ensure the team members are performing in accordance to the departmental SOP’s while maintaining company policies and values of safety, quality and efficiency. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Ensure all work orders assigned to the shift are assigned correctly and completed on time while tracking and assessing individual associates workload 

  • Train all shift team members on the PM Program, Work Orders and Standard Operating Procedures 

  • Communicate expectations to team members in regards to team work, attitude and work performance while continually assessing individual performance 

  • Verify the Pre-Operational status of all equipment 

  • Maintain and update Lock Out Tag Out program 

  • Coordinate with Departmental Supervisors and Manager to plan all details for installations, rebuilds, and upgrades 

  • Ensure all GMP’s, HAACP, PSM Program, Company Policies and Safety Programs are followed at all times 

  • Continually audit and validate all departmental procedures revising when necessary 

  • Effectively cooperate and communicate with other department’s Leaders and Managers 

  • Obtain excellent working knowledge of all equipment and their components throughout the facility as well as all utility systems. 

  • Monitor and maintain ammonia refrigeration equipment in accordance with process safety management 

  • Complete and maintain all required reports 

  • Other duties as required.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Proven leadership abilities 

  • Strong mechanical background required  

  • Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools 

  • Computer skills, MS Word, Excel Database, and e-mail 

  • Trained in the Maintenance of CMMS 

  • Excellent attention to detail, time management and organization skills 

  • Highly motivated self-starter who is willing to implement new processes and ideas 

  • Willingness to work overtime as required 

  • Ability to be on your feet throughout the majority of the shift 

  • Able to identify industry standard parts and assist in procuring parts as needed 

  • Ability to operate equipment safely and effectively. 

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