Wastewater Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift - Hutchinson, KS
Tyson Foods · Hutchinson Plant (KPR) - Hutchinson, KS
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Tyson Foods (food & beverage) in Hutchinson Plant (KPR) - Hutchinson, KS. 1 year industrial maintenance experience and/or industrial maintenance education combined.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Welding
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Kansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 31 other live reliability postings in Kansas.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 69%
- PLC 44%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- Root cause 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Tyson Foods in Hutchinson Plant (KPR) - Hutchinson
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- General Manager FSQA - Hutchinson Plant (KPR) · Production · Manager
Full description from Tyson FoodsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
In this role you will
- ◆Perform a wide range of mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on production and plant equipment.
- ◆Perform single phase and 3 phase electrical trouble shooting and repairs on production and plant equipment.
- ◆Perform operation and maintenance of wastewater collection system, or wastewater pre-treatment system.
- ◆Perform fabrication and welding job duties as needed.
- ◆Read and follow instructions and complete required paperwork.
- ◆Wear necessary safety equipment.
- ◆Read electrical schematics.
- ◆Work with hazardous chemicals.
- ◆Perform all other duties as assigned.
- ◆Communicate effectively to all levels of team member including mgt.
Knowledge of control voltage, pneumatics, hydraulics, and 3 phase wiring is helpful to perform repairs and maintenance on processing production lines and auxiliary equipment.
Wastewater experience preferred.
Physical
Requirements
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical
requirements
- ✓Must be able and willing to move from one area of production to another.
- ✓Must be able and willing to lift and carry 50 pounds or more.
- ✓Team Member will stand, stoop, bend, climb ladders, change work levels, twist, and squat, climb stairs, reach, push, pull and move about the facility or working in unsanitary conditions.
- ✓Team Member will work in various temperatures ranging between 28 and 100 plus degrees.
- ✓Team members are encouraged to dress appropriately before they arrive at their work area.
Opportunities for advancement commensurate with performance and willingness to learn both inside and outside of Plant Operations.
requirements
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
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Job Details
If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we feed the world like family! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer competitive pay and great benefits. This facility operates seven days a week and produces Bacon Toppings and Tacos.
Leveling (pay) is determined during the interview process based on skillset, knowledge, and experience.
We are offering a $5000 sign on bonus for new hires. The bonus is paid out in $2500 following completion of 90 days and $2500 at completion of 180 days. *
- •Rehires are not eligible for sign on bonus.
Role Overview
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.
This role is for you is you have
- •1 year industrial maintenance experience and/or industrial maintenance education combined.
Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.
- •Rehires are not eligible for sign on bonus.
Relocation Assistance Eligible
No
Work Shift
ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)
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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical