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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift (Kansas City)

Tyson Foods · Kansas City Plant - Kansas City, KS

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
1+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
29 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Tyson Foods (food & beverage) in Kansas City Plant - Kansas City, KS.

They ask for
1+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, TPM, Root cause, PLC, Robotics
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.

Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, TPM, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Tyson Foods in Kansas City Plant - Kansas City

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( Experience must be documented on your application)

  • ✓1+ years of industrial maintenance experience; Education (I.E. possess industrial maintenance diploma or currently enrolled in a technical school) in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

( Include, but are not limited to, the following)

  • ◆Perform daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance plans and activities safely, properly, and timely while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship. Assist in training of other plant personnel.
  • ◆Utilize the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to assist in the development and the execution and follow-up on maintenance activities including but not limited to inspections, calibrations, repairs, and rebuilds.
  • ◆Complete all required documentation accurately and promptly.
  • ◆Use and maintain all tools properly.
  • ◆With assistance develop the ability to provide corrective actions to all levels of equipment/system failures utilizing root cause analysis and troubleshooting techniques.
  • ◆With assistance demonstrate ability to utilize advanced maintenance techniques and tools such as thermo-graphic, ultrasonic, and vibration analysis to assess the health of production equipment and predict failures before they occur.
  • ◆Repair, modification and improvement of assigned production equipment with precision maintenance techniques as necessary.
  • ◆Participate on the Kansas City TPM Project teams as needed.
  • ◆Identify and/or correct potentially hazardous conditions.
  • ◆Ability to safely operate a forklift.
  • ◆Safely perform work, including adherence to Tyson Brands policies such as lock-out-tag-out (LOTO), hot work permit and confined space entry.
  • ◆Works closely with Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Planners to develop opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • ◆Assist in the development of individual performance objectives.
  • ◆Work cooperatively in a maintenance culture that is focused on continuous improvement (LEAN), positive morale, and exceptional levels of customer service.
  • ◆Understand and comply with all applicable Tyson Brands and governing agency policies by which we manage our business.
  • ◆Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • ◆Must be willing and able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.

Requirements

(The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical

requirements

  • ✓Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule if needed in a cold, wet, humid environment with temperatures ranging from 35 to 50 degrees.
  • ✓Must be willing and able to stand, sit, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel 67-100% of the time.
  • ✓Must be willing and able to walk, talk, and hear 67-100% of the time.
  • ✓Must be willing and able to bend, squat, and kneel 33-67% of the time.
  • ✓Must be willing and able to able to taste or smell 0-33% of the time.
  • ✓Must be willing and able to ascend and descend stairs 67-100% of the time.
  • ✓Must be willing and able to lift and/or move up to 45 lbs. 67-100% of the time, 50 lbs. 33-67% of the time and 100 lbs. 0-33% of the time.
  • ✓Must be willing and able to push/pull 300 lbs. 33-67% of the time.

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Job Details

To feed a changing world, it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room, every Tyson Foods team member plays a key role in our success. That is where you come in. We are hiring immediately for Maintenance Mechanics.

ATTN Prior Tyson Workers

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Food Production - Maintenance Generalist - Full-Time - Kansas City, KS

These positions work 12-hour shifts; 6 pm - 6 am.

Maintenance Pay range - $26.20 to $37.45/HR (Pay commensurate with experience)

The Maintenance Mechanic safely operates and performs a variety of maintenance activities including corrective maintenance (CM), preventative maintenance (PM), and predictive maintenance (PdM) for various computer/PLC-controlled production equipment including but not limited to Scales, Dumpers, Mixers, Cookers, Chillers, Slicers, Tray Formers, Case Formers, Conveyors, Robots, Palletizers, Pallet Wrappers and ancillary compressed air, water, steam, gas, electrical, pumping and controls systems. Must safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned production equipment and effectively interact with all plant personnel to accomplish plant and individual goals.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical

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