Build your maintenance career where reliability matters most

Join our Council Bluffs, IA cooked meats plant and help keep production moving safely and efficiently.

Why this role

Hands-on variety: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatics, hydraulics
Impact: your troubleshooting reduces downtime and protects quality
Growth: free education (175+ degrees/certifications) and clear advancement paths
Security: healthcare, PTO, 401(k) match, longevity pay — all starting day one

Your impact (what you’ll do)

Execute preventive maintenance and complete repairs on plant assets.
Diagnose faults using mechanical and electrical troubleshooting methods.
Inspect equipment on a regular cadence to ensure safety and performance.
Maintain precise records of all maintenance work and parts used.
Respond rapidly to maintenance requests and emergencies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teammates to optimize reliability.
Comply with all safety standards and site procedures.
Perform additional duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Must-have qualifications

Six (6)+ months of mechanical work experience listed on your application or graduation from an industrial maintenance training program within the last three (3) years.
Rehire policy: eligible after 365 days away, with fewer than three prior terms.
Minimum age 18; valid identification required.
Willingness to use basic hand tools and read/understand work instructions.
Working knowledge of welding, hydraulics, basic electricity, power transmission, pneumatics & plumbing.
Physical ability to lift 50 lbs; climb stairs to 120 feet and ladders up to 60 feet; stand for long periods; and tolerate hot, cold, and inclement conditions.

Skills that set you apart

Mechanical troubleshooting
Motor maintenance, replacement, and repair
Hydraulic systems
Preventive maintenance & inspection
Electrical troubleshooting and repair
Pneumatics troubleshooting
Blueprint literacy

Tech you’ll touch

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Conveyor systems
Servo motors

Compensation & benefits (day one)

Competitive pay; potential shift premiums and attendance bonuses
Healthcare benefits
Paid time off
Longevity pay
401(k) with company match
Career advancement opportunities
Free education and training — 175+ programs

Apply now

Submit your application at: https://www.tysonfoods.com/careers. Click "search all job openings," then locate these postings by requisition number or filter by state and location:

R0408196 — Industrial Maintenance A - Shift — $4,000 sign on bonus
R0414369 — Industrial Electrician, 2nd Shift — See that post for pay/details/requirements
R0412479 — Refrigeration Maintenance, B Shift — See that post for pay/details/requirements

Equal Employment Statement

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.

Tyson Foods Incorporated

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