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Maintenance Generalist - 2nd Shift - Newbern, Tn

Tyson Foods
Newbern Plant - Newbern, Tennessee, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jul 2025

About the role

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Job Details:

Schedule - Monday - Friday with possible Saturday's

Hours - 2:30 pm - Until Finished

Pay - Depending on skill set

*Please attach resume to showcase your experience*

Job Description:

  • This position will be responsible for multiple tasks relating to trouble shooting, repair, fabrication, and preventive maintenance of all equipment.
  • Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.
  • Provide troubleshooting and repair of any mechanical malfunction.
  • Prepare written documentation of actions taken to correct equipment problems.
  • Responds to mechanical or electrical breakdowns and handle emergency situations.
  • Perform preventive maintenance according to schedule.
  • Complete appropriate paperwork and reports

Requirements: 
 

  • Must have a minimum 6 cumulative months industrial maintenance experience or equivalent training.
  • Must comply with lockout/ tagout, confined space, and all other safety programs.
  • Must be able to perform mechanical and basic electrical trouble shooting and repairs.
  • Able to perform diagnosis and repairs without supervision.
  • Capable of starting all equipment before production startup and shutdown without supervision
  • Ability to assist with other mechanics as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including: 

  •    Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

  •    Telehealth services 

  •    Well-Being Support Programs 

  •    FSA and HSA available 

  •    401k 

  •    Stock Purchase Plan 

  • Company Paid Life Insurance 

  • Short-Term & Long- Term Disability 

  • Fully Funded Education 

  •    Discount Program 

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

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