Industrial Maintenance Technicians and Electricians

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

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Management Level:

P2

The Industrial Maintenance Technicians and Industrial Maintenance Electricians are crucial roles to our Zeeland Facility. They are responsible for maintaining and repairing production and facility equipment to support safe, efficient operations.

Depending on the role, our technicians perform industrial maintenance work to keep our plan running! These roles partner with operations, engineering, leadership and more! Depending on the role, they require strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills. This position requires flexibility, initiative, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment while continuously developing technical skills through internal and external training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on plant production equipment

• Complete mechanical repairs, including:

  • Shaft seals, motors, bearings, sprockets, conveyors, and alignments

  • Rebuilds of pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, valves, and pumps

• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting (low and high voltage up to 480V)

• Interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic prints and schematics

• Maintain packaging equipment, vacuum pumps, box makers, and taper machines

• Follow procedure manuals and maintenance standards

• Perform oil removal and system maintenance on hydraulic and vacuum equipment

• Complete repairs efficiently to meet production and downtime goals

• Accurately document work, inspections, and PMs in the CMMS

• Maintain a safe work environment by following all safety protocols and company policies

• Perform other duties as assigned

Pay: The 2nd shift also offers a $1.00 shift premium. Paid weekly.

Requirements:

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience for Maintenance:

• 3 + years industrial maintenance experience required.

• Must have experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical theory.

• Basic computer skills will be necessary to log information, to process daily work orders and to complete required documentation. Ability to learn and utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

• The ability to communicate effectively and basic math skills are necessary to perform this job at a satisfactorily level

Experience for Electrical:

At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience, programming experience with an ability to program PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems highly preferred

Qualifications:

• Ability to interpret schematics and blueprints during troubleshooting.

• Proficient in the use of hand and power tools and measuring equipment.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.

• Comfortable operating at high elevations if needed

• Ability to lift or move 75 pounds.

• Ability to withstand changing environments.

• Ability to operate an aerial lift and sit-down forklift.

• Basic computer skills required.

Schedule:

• Ability to work variable shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.

  • 1st shift: 5:00AM – 5:00pm; 2nd shift: 5:00PM – 5:00AM

  • Rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, alternating weekly

Travel Requirements: Approximately one to two weeks travel per year for technical and safety training.

Relocation: Comprehensive relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates, including moving expenses, temporary housing, and travel support.

Preferred Qualifications (but NOT required):

Industrial maintenance card or journeyman’s license preferred.

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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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