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Maintenance Technician Veteran Pathway

Tyson Foods


Job Location:

Springdale, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 18 - 42
Posted: 21 August 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Details:

Your military experienceiswelcomed.Your leadership experienceisvalued.

We areactivelyhiringMaintenance Techniciansand encourageU.S. military veteransto apply.Ifyouvetroubleshot mechanical or electrical systems performed preventive maintenance followed safety procedures or ensured equipment reliability your experience can translate directly into this role.

This rolehas beendesignatedas aVeteran Priority postingin accordance withTyson Foods Veteran employment program. While open to all qualified applicants candidates who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces may receivepriority consideration through an expedited reviewvia our Veteran recruiting pathway.Please visitour Veteran Landing Pageto learn more.

This requisition also serves as anactive Veteran talent pipeline allowing our recruiting team to proactively connect with Veterans whose skills align to current and future opportunities.

WhatYoullDo

  • Perform routine preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on equipment and systems

  • Troubleshoot issues in equipment and systems

  • Conduct inspections to ensure equipment reliability safety and compliance

  • Document maintenance activities andcompletedrepairs

  • Respond to equipment issues and maintenance-related emergencies

  • Work collaboratively with maintenance and operations teams to improve reliability

Work Environment

  • Temperaturecontrolledmanufacturingenvironment withregular exposure to cold

  • Occasional exposure to vibration

  • Loud noise levels typical ofmanufacturingoperations

  • Tight or highspacesare possible

How Military Experience Fits

Your military experience may be considered in lieu of some civilian manufacturing ormaintenanceexperiencerequirements outlined below. The following are shown for guidance only. Equivalent civilian experience will also be considered.

  • Aircraft Maintenance Avionics or Crew Chiefs

  • Power Production Generator or Utilities Specialists

  • Mechanical Maintenance Machinery Repair or Allied Trades

  • Electrical Power or Industrial Electronics Technicians

  • Hull Maintenance Technicians Enginemen or Machinery Repairmen

  • Facility Engineering or Base Operations Maintenance roles

Relevant Backgrounds May Include (Not Required):

  • Army: 91B (Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic) 91D (Power Generation Equipment Repairer) 91E (Allied Trades Specialist) 91C (Utilities Equipment Repairer) 15T (UH-60 Helicopter Repairer)

  • Air Force: 2A (Aircraft Maintenance career fields) 2A6X6 (Aircraft Electrical & Environmental Systems) 3E0X2 (Electrical Power Production) 3E1X1 (HVAC/R Specialist)

  • Navy: MM (Machinists Mate) EM (Electricians Mate) EN (Engineman) GSM (Gas Turbine Systems Technician Mechanical) GSE (Gas Turbine Systems Technician Electrical)

  • Marine Corps: 21XX (Ground Maintenance occupational field) 1141 (Electrician) 3521 (Motor Vehicle Mechanic)

  • Coast Guard: MK (Machinery Technician) EM (Electricians Mate)

Requirements(Must Haves)

  • Experience or education in Industrial Maintenance or fields related tomaintenance ofthe following:

  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics

  • Electrical Systems

  • PLCs and Robotics

  • Motors

  • Conveyors

  • Welding and Fabrication

At Tyson Foods Veteransdontjust find jobs they find a mission and a team.

Compensation Range: $18.10 to $42.33 base pay with potential for additional bonuses and shift differentials

The posted compensation range reflects Tyson Foods Inc. compensation range for this role across all locations and levels 01-08. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors including geographic location relevant experience qualifications skills internal equity and business needs.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

No

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

No

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.

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials standby/on-call overtime premiums extra shift incentives or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tysons total compensation package.


Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidates or team members relevant skills and capabilities the market data for the role described in this requisition internal equity and other information relevant to the candidate and role.


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 requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.


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.


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Required Experience:

IC


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