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Maintenance Generalist - 1st Shift - Newbern, Tn.

Tyson Foods
Newbern Plant - Newbern, Tennessee, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 May 2025

About the role

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Job Details:

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey.

At Tyson, we are raising expectations for how much good people can do. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!

We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.

We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.

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

Schedule - Monday - Fridays with rotating weekends off

Hours - 11:00 am Mon- Friday until end of production

Saturday's 8:00 am - until end of production

Pay - Depending on skill level

Job Description:

  • Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Work in temperature that will vary with outside ambient temperatures and humidity.  It can be dusty, warm, cold and/or humid.

  • The positions physical requirements will include standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, stooping and the ability to climb ladders, lifts, and scaffolds.

  • Lifting will also be required and depending on department could be up to 70lbs.

  • Must have knowledge of how to use basic hand and power tools.  

  • Must be willing and able to communicate effectively with company employees and all levels of management.  

  • Familiar with the safe operation of production line conveyor equipment. 

  • Management will appoint a trained designee to fill in for absentees and vacancies. 

Requirements:

  • Minimum 6 months cumulative industrial maintenance experience or equivalent training required.

  • This facility does not accept rehires.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Accepting Rehires: NO

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST 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, disabil

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