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Maintenance Technician - Veteran Pathway

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Off-Site Employees (Corp Use) Kansas · United States

Full time

Posted on 2 months ago

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Maintenance, Machinery and Equipment

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Job Details:

Your military experience is welcomed. Your leadership experience is valued.

We are actively hiring Maintenance Technicians and encourage U.S. military veterans to apply. If you’ve troubleshot mechanical or electrical systems, performed preventive maintenance, followed safety procedures, or ensured equipment reliability, your experience can translate directly into this role.

This role has been designated as a Veteran Priority posting in accordance with Tyson Foods’ Veteran employment program. While open to all qualified applicants, candidates who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces may receive priority consideration through an expedited review via our Veteran recruiting pathway. Please visit our Veteran Landing Page to learn more.

This requisition also serves as an active Veteran talent pipeline, allowing our recruiting team to proactively connect with Veterans whose skills align to current and future opportunities.

What You’ll Do

Perform routine preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on equipment and systems

Troubleshoot issues in equipment and systems

Conduct inspections to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and compliance

Document maintenance activities and completed repairs

Respond to equipment issues and maintenance-related emergencies

Work collaboratively with maintenance and operations teams to improve reliability

Work Environment

Temperature‑controlled manufacturing environment with regular exposure to cold

Occasional exposure to vibration

Loud noise levels typical of manufacturing operations

Tight or high spaces are possible

How Military Experience Fits

Your military experience may be considered in lieu of some civilian manufacturing or maintenance experience requirements outlined below. The following are shown for guidance only. Equivalent civilian experience will also be considered.

Aircraft Maintenance, Avionics, or Crew Chiefs

Power Production, Generator, or Utilities Specialists

Mechanical Maintenance, Machinery Repair, or Allied Trades

Electrical Power or Industrial Electronics Technicians

Hull Maintenance Technicians, Enginemen, or Machinery Repairmen

Facility Engineering or Base Operations Maintenance roles

Relevant Backgrounds May Include (Not Required):

Army: 91B (Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic), 91D (Power Generation Equipment Repairer), 91E (Allied Trades Specialist), 91C (Utilities Equipment Repairer), 15T (UH-60 Helicopter Repairer)

Air Force: 2A (Aircraft Maintenance career fields), 2A6X6 (Aircraft Electrical & Environmental Systems), 3E0X2 (Electrical Power Production), 3E1X1 (HVAC/R Specialist)

Navy: MM (Machinist’s Mate), EM (Electrician’s Mate), EN (Engineman), GSM (Gas Turbine Systems Technician – Mechanical), GSE (Gas Turbine Systems Technician – Electrical)

Marine Corps: 21XX (Ground Maintenance occupational field), 1141 (Electrician), 3521 (Motor Vehicle Mechanic)

Coast Guard: MK (Machinery Technician), EM (Electrician’s Mate)

Requirements (Must Haves)

Experience or education in Industrial Maintenance or fields related to maintenance of the following:

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Electrical Systems

PLCs and Robotics

Motors

Conveyors

Welding and Fabrication

At Tyson Foods, Veterans don’t just find jobs — they find a mission and a team.

Compensation Range: $18.10 to $42.33 base pay with potential for additional bonuses and shift differentials

The posted compensation range reflects Tyson Foods Inc. compensation range for this role across all locations and levels 01-08. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.

Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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.

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