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Maintenance Generalist - All Shifts - Goodlettsville, Tn

Tyson Foods
Goodlettsville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Nov 2025

About the role

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Job Details:

Pay - Depends on skill level

Schedule - Hiring for B shift and C shift

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As a Maintenance Generalist, you will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally across every area of our facility and influence company performance by maintaining our equipment. Our Maintenance Generalists are vital to maintaining our Team Member’s safety through problem solving and proactive upkeep. We have a fast-paced work environment, where every day is different, and we invest in the continued growth and skills of our Maintenance Generalists. Come be part of our Team. 

 

Setting the table for your success:    

At Tyson Foods, our team members’ health and wellness is important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That is why we are committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family.   

 

  • We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION!   
  • Benefits include medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage; paid holidays; 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program.  We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more!  

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Include, but are not limited to the following) 

  • Provide maintenance support with moderate supervision to ensure the safe and effective operation of equipment and team. 
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic plant equipment. 
  • Conduct emergency mechanical or electrical repairs as needed. 
  • Troubleshoot issues related to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. 
  • Safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned production equipment. 
  • Effectively interact with all plant personnel to accomplish plant and individual goals. 
  • Minimize downtime due to equipment failure. 
  • Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed. 
  • Must be able and willing to furnish your own tools. 

 

REQUIREMENTS: 

 

  • Must have at least 6 months Industrial Maintenance experience.
  • 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.
  • Goodlettsville does not accept rehires.

SPECIAL SKILLS: 

  • Basic computer skills necessary for logging information, processing daily work orders, and completing required documentation. Ability to learn and utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). 
  • Effective communication and basic math skills preferred.
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. occasionally; ability to lift 20 lbs. frequently. 
  • Ability to stand on a hard surface for up to 12 hours per day. 
  • Ability to work in confined and tall spaces, walk, climb, utilize a ladder, operate a lift, bend, and stoop. 
  • Repetitive gripping, pushing, and pulling. 
  • Frequent overhead work. 
  • Temperatures inside the plan

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