Full-Time

Industrial Maintenance

Posted on 5/9/2026

Deadline 5/31/26
Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods

10,001+ employees

Global protein-focused food company

No salary listed

Lehi, UT, USA

In Person

Open to candidates within the United States; relocation assistance not offered.

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (2)
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Required Skills
Mechatronics
SAP Products
Requirements
  • Willingness and ability to complete all required skilled trades training
  • Preference for candidates with formal industrial technical training (e.g., industrial maintenance, mechatronics, advanced manufacturing)
  • Flexible schedule to meet production needs
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret equipment manuals and technical instructions
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Basic computer proficiency
  • Maintenance Generalist: Must have at least 12 months of Industrial Maintenance experience in two or more of the following disciplines: Rotating Machines, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Electrical Distribution, Motor Control, Construction, Automotive or Powered Industrial Trucks, Plumbing, HVAC, Prime Power
  • Completion of an Industrial Maintenance/Automation Technology Certificate from a US-based Technical School will be considered in lieu of experience
  • A combination of practical experience and formal education will also be considered
  • Basic computer skills required
Responsibilities
  • Ensure machinery runs safely, reliably, and efficiently to support production
  • Complete computerized training programs using Tyson’s SAP software
  • Develop expertise in equipment installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair
  • Work with hydraulic, plumbing, air systems, and electrical devices
  • Read Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Operate powered industrial lifting equipment
  • Collaborate closely with operations personnel
  • Apply math skills for machinery speeds, fluid capacities, and critical dimensions
  • Perform physical activities including bending, twisting, reaching, and moving around the department
  • Work on or under industrial equipment
  • Lift up to 50 pounds as required
Desired Qualifications
  • Preference for candidates with formal industrial technical training (industrial maintenance, mechatronics, advanced manufacturing)
  • Completion of an Industrial Maintenance/Automation Technology Certificate from a US-based Technical School will be considered in lieu of experience

Tyson Foods operates as a large global protein company that provides high-quality food to people around the world. It focuses on producing and distributing meat and related products across poultry, beef, pork, and prepared foods, with an emphasis on safety and quality in every step of the supply chain. Its products work by being raised, processed, and delivered through an integrated system that aims to be safe, sustainable, and affordable for consumers. Compared with competitors, Tyson Foods differentiates itself through its scale as a leading protein producer and its stated emphasis on safety, sustainability, and affordability for future generations. The company’s core goal is to bring high-quality food to every table worldwide, now and for future generations, while maintaining safety and sustainable practices.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Springdale, Arkansas

Founded

1935

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 sales hit $13.65B, up 4.4%, with GAAP EPS at $0.73.
  • Guides 2026 adjusted operating income to $2.2–$2.4B and 2–4% sales growth.
  • Reduced debt $468M, $4.5B liquidity, raised dividend 2% to $2.04.

What critics are saying

  • Closes Rome Georgia plant May 31, lays off 168 after General Mills contract loss.
  • Cattle shortages through 2027 force beef plant closures, crush segment margins.
  • JBS $2.7B Pilgrim's Pride acquisition in March 2026 erodes Tyson's beef share.

What makes Tyson Foods unique

  • Chicken segment achieves 10.9% margin with fifth straight quarter of volume gains.
  • Prepared Foods sales rise 8.1% via volume growth and retail brand outperformance.
  • Tyson Ventures leads $26M Soft Robotics funding for food processing automation.

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Apr 14th, 2026
Tyson Foods closes Georgia plant, lays off 168 after losing General Mills contract

Tyson Foods is closing its Hillshire Brands Company plant in Rome, Georgia, laying off 168 workers by 31 May after losing contracts to manufacture Nature Valley Granola Bars for General Mills. The company sent a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice to the Georgia Department of Labor on 26 March. The 91-year-old facility, acquired in Tyson's 2014 purchase of Hillshire Brands, had operated under a single-customer model. Tyson stated that recent changes made continued operations no longer viable. The closure follows broader cost-cutting efforts across the meat industry, driven by declining consumer demand as beef prices rise. US cattle numbers have reached a 75-year low of 86.2 million head. Tyson previously closed its Nebraska beef processing plant in January, which employed 3,200 workers.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 2nd, 2026
US pre-market futures dip as 700 companies prepare Q4 earnings reports this week

US pre-market futures traded lower on Monday, with the Dow down 0.12%, the S&P 500 down 0.45%, the Nasdaq down 0.71% and the Russell 2000 down 0.38%. Markets have improved from early-morning lows that reached minus 1.75%. January manufacturing data from the S&P Manufacturing Index and ISM Manufacturing are due after the open. A busy jobs week follows, culminating in Friday's employment situation report from the Bureau of Labour Statistics. Around 700 companies are expected to report Q4 earnings this week. Disney posted mixed fiscal Q1 results with earnings of $1.63 per share beating estimates, but revenues of $25.98 billion falling slightly short. Shares dropped 2.5% in pre-market trading after CEO Bob Iger announced his retirement by year-end.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 2nd, 2026
Tyson Foods reports $14B+ Q1 sales as prepared foods and chicken segments drive growth

Tyson Foods reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 sales exceeding $14 billion, with strong performance across its protein portfolio. The company has changed its segment reporting to focus on segment operating income rather than adjusted operating income, removing corporate expense allocations to improve business decision-making. Prepared Foods sales increased 8.1%, driven by volume growth and channel mix, with segment operating income reaching $338 million. The company's retail branded products grew 2.5% in volume, significantly outperforming the broader food sector's 1.8% decline. Chicken delivered $459 million in segment operating income with a 10.9% margin, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of volume and sales gains. The segment benefited from operational efficiencies and strong consumer demand. Tyson closed its Lexington, Nebraska beef facility and scaled back Amarillo operations to improve capacity utilisation amid tight cattle supplies expected through 2027.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 28th, 2026
Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs as layoffs surge across US amid tariffs and AI restructuring

US employers are accelerating job cuts amid economic uncertainty, heightening worker anxiety as hiring stagnates. The country added just 50,000 jobs last month, down from 56,000 in November, whilst businesses remain in a "no-hire, no fire" standstill. Amazon eliminated 16,000 corporate roles this week, following 14,000 cuts three months earlier, citing restructuring and increased AI investment. UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 operational positions through voluntary buyouts, adding to 48,000 previous reductions. Tyson Foods closed a Nebraska plant affecting 3,200 workers and eliminated 1,700 jobs in Texas. Companies cite rising operational costs from tariffs, inflation and shifting consumer spending. HP announced 4,000 to 6,000 layoffs through 2028 as part of AI-focused restructuring.

EIN Presswire
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Athian announced it has facilitated $18 million in payments to farmers since 2024 for adopting emissions-reducing practices. The company, founded in 2022, connects food companies with farmers to achieve Scope 3 goals. Additionally, Athian completed a $4 million Series A funding round.