Tyson Foods · 1 day ago
Senior Maintenance Service Technician-Days
Zeeland, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$40/hr - $40/hr
5+ years expTyson Foods is a leading company in the food industry, and they are seeking a Senior Maintenance Service Technician. This role is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving facility and equipment, focusing on complex systems and projects, while ensuring a safe work environment and participating in training programs.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMarketingMeat and Poultry
Responsibilities
Perform and complete preventative maintenance, and repairs of plant production equipment including but not limited to:
Mechanical repairs:
Interpret prints/schematics of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic
Equipment Maintenance
Shaft seal replacements
Motor replacement and alignments
Rebuilds of pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, valves, pumps etc
Electrical troubleshooting including low and high voltage up to 480 volts
PLC troubleshooting, wiring and logic
Bearing, sprockets, conveyor systems maintenance
Vacuum pump knowledge and packaging machines
Box makers and taper machines
Able to interpret and understand procedure manuals
Oil Removal and System maintenance on hydraulic and vacuum equipment
Timely repair of plant equipment/systems with precision maintenance techniques as necessary to meet production rates and maintenance downtime goals
Data entry daily into current CMMS system including preventative maintenance records, and inspection generated work orders for future work
Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, including all safety protocols and company policies
Perform other duties as assigned by supervision
Qualification
Required
5 + years industrial maintenance experience required. must have experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical troubleshooting including PLC's
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
Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and technical specifications
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
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
High school diploma, Industrial maintenance card or journeyman's license preferred
Benefits
Medical/Rx
Dental
Vision coverage
Paid holidays
Paid vacation upon hire
401(k) with employer match
Stock purchase program
Product purchase program
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Company
Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a modern, multi-national, protein-focused food company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2024-02-28Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Donnie King
President and CEO
Curt Calaway
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-03
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2025-12-30
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