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Maintenance generalist Louisa County C shift (November)

Tyson Foods

Columbus Junction, IAFull-timePosted 2 days agoStill listed 2 days ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Columbus Junction, IA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

This maintenance generalist troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs equipment and company assets at a pork processing facility. The role works across departments on production equipment, including conveyor lines, trolley systems, rendering machinery, and hydraulic systems. Additional work may include welding, basic electrical work, and pneumatic and hydraulic systems. The position requires third-shift availability and work in varied temperatures and physical environments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical TroubleshootingElectrical TroubleshootingElectronic TroubleshootingHydraulic TroubleshootingPLC TroubleshootingPLC NavigationWeldingFabricationAC/DC Control WiringMotor ControlThree-Phase WiringPlumbingConveyor MaintenanceHydraulicsPneumatic SystemsCommunicationReading ManualsComputer-Based TrainingLifting 60+ PoundsConfined-Space WorkWorking at Heights

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED1 Year on-the-Job Training1 Year Related Experience or Education

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Job Details: Job Description This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. These positions work in all departments of this pork processing facility, performing preventative maintenance repairing equipment used in production such as conveyor lines, trolley systems, Rendering machinery, and hydraulic systems. Other duties may include welding, basic electrical work, and working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching are required in all areas. These positions work in a cold, damp or hot and humid environment. REQUIRMENTS: MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK 3rd shift. High School Diploma or GED preferred. 1 Year On-The-Job Training. Application and /or resume must show related work experience and/or training in these areas : Must have 1 years’ experience and or education in at least two of the following General Maintenance related areas; Mechanical troubleshooting, Electrical/Electronic troubleshooting, Hydraulic troubleshooting, PLC troubleshooting and Navigation, Welding/Fabrication, AC/DC Control Wiring, Motor Control, 3 Phase Wiring, Plumbing, Conveyor Maintenance, Hydraulics, Pneumatic systems. Must be available to work any department, weekends, holidays and overtime. Must be capable of communicating well both verbally and in writing with all levels of team members from hourly to upper management, as well as government officials. Must be able to read and understand manuals, execute and document work completed on scheduling sheet. Must be able to successfully complete computer-based training modules and understand training manuals. Must be willing and able to lift up to 60 plus pounds as necessary. Must be willing and able to work in confined space and working at heights above normal work area; use of ladders, lifts, and scaffolds; as well as any other duties as assigned by supervisor. Candidates hired into this position will be expected to stay on track with their training until he/she reaches level 7. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Location is accepting Rehires, rehire waiting period is 180 days from last termination date with a maximum number of employments of 3.

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: C Shift (United States of America)

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How this job compares

Set against the 6,598 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$58–81K/yr303 salary ranges
  • Iowa median$26–32/hr56 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 125 open Maintenance Technician jobs in Iowa and 6,598 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Iowa
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 3,766 postings).
Education
25 of the 6,598 open Maintenance Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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