
Industrial Maintenance Technician (Temporary) - A Shift (Denison, IA)
Tyson Foods · Storm Lake Plant - Storm Lake, IA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Tyson Foods (food & beverage) in Storm Lake Plant - Storm Lake, IA. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $56k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 38 live postings that list pay, out of 1856 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 46 other live reliability postings in Iowa.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 60%
- ✓ PLC 40%
- ✓ Welding 40%
- TPM 23%
- Root cause 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Tyson Foods in Storm Lake Plant - Storm Lake
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Requirements
Application and/or resume must show a minimum of 6 months’ in one of the following areas: Mechanical troubleshooting, electrical/Electronic troubleshooting, Hydraulic Troubleshooting, PLC Troubleshooting and navigation, Welding/Fabrication, AC/DC Control Wiring, Motor Control, 3 Phase Wiring, Plumbing, Conveyor Maintenance, Hydraulics, or Pneumatic Systems
Responsibilities
Include, but are not limited to, the following: *Please showcase Resume*
- ◆These positions work in a hot and humid environment – average temperature is around 80 degrees but can reach 115 during the summer months.
- ◆Standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching are required in all areas.
- ◆Lifting is required in many areas (weight depends upon area).
- ◆This position could work in any department of this processing facility.
- ◆These positions work in a cold, damp or hot and humid environment and these areas have slippery walking surfaces.
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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Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
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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.
Communication with applicants will be attempted through contact information provided on application: via email, phone calls, and SMS messages. Please ensure all contact information is correct and up to date.
Job description
POSITION SUMMARY: Industrial Maintenance Technician - *TEMPORARY POSITION* - Denison, IA
This facility runs 6 days a week, Monday - Saturday. All Maintenance Team Members work Sundays as part of their regular schedule.
Schedule: Monday - Saturday. 6 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Pay depends on skill level - Starting Pay: $29.10/HR
This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment in the general rendering area of the plant while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.
This position is located in the hot-side processing area of this processing facility, and is responsible for the operation of heavy machinery of the processing of inedible products.
Relocation Assistance Eligible
No
Work Shift
ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical
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