Albertville: ALL SHIFTS Maintenance Generalists NEEDED

Maintenance Generalist

The Maintenance Generalist is responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This position supports production in a fresh food manufacturing environment while maintaining compliance with Tyson policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime and restore operations quickly
• Complete corrective and emergency maintenance work as assigned
• Perform equipment adjustments, part replacements, and repairs to maintain optimal performance
• Follow work orders and document maintenance activities accurately in the CMMS
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications
• Conduct inspections to identify potential equipment failures, safety hazards, or maintenance needs
• Work closely with Production and Sanitation to coordinate maintenance activities
• Support sanitation and startup processes following maintenance work
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized condition
• Comply with all OSHA, USDA, food safety, and Tyson policies and procedures
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, and safe work practices at all times
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, schematics, and work orders
• Basic computer skills and ability to use CMMS systems
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical Demands and Work Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crouch, and work in confined spaces
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Ability to work around moving machinery, elevated platforms, and energized equipment
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

Safety and Compliance Commitment

The Maintenance Generalist is expected to uphold Tyson Foods' values of integrity, respect, and excellence by performing all maintenance activities safely and in compliance with OSHA regulations, USDA requirements, food safety standards, and company policies. This role is essential to maintaining reliable operations and a safe working environment at the Plant.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Work Shift:

All Shifts (United States of America)

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.