Skillbridge Fellowship Industrial Maintenance Technician
Springdale, AR - USA
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Your military experienceiswelcomed.Your leadership experienceisvalued.
Are you preparing to transition from the military and looking for a hands-on technical role where your skills discipline and problem-solving mindset truly matter Ready to continue serving a missionthis time in a high-impact industrial environment
Tyson Foods proudly supports the Department of Defense SkillBridge program and invites transitioning service members to join our team as an Equipment Maintenance Fellow. This opportunity allows you to translate your military technical experience into a civilian career with a Fortune 500 company that values veterans teamwork and operational excellence.
In this role youll be on the front lines of our operationkeeping mission-critical equipment running preventing downtime and ensuring our facility operates safely efficiently and at the highest standards.
Your Mission
As an Equipment Maintenance Technician you will:
Maintain repair and troubleshoot mission-critical equipment in a fast-paced food processing environment
Perform preventive maintenance inspections to ensure equipment readiness and reliability
Diagnose and resolve mechanical electrical pneumatic and hydraulic issues
Partner with production teams to minimize downtime and sustain operational tempo
Follow strict safety and quality standards
Document maintenance activities repairs and recommendations accurately
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)
If youve maintained equipment solved technical problems or supported operational readiness your skills are highly transferable.
What Youll Gain Through SkillBridge
Hands-on industry experience before ETS or retirement
Exposure to industrial maintenance in a modern manufacturing environment
Mentorship from experienced technicians and leaders
Potential pathway to full-time employment with Tyson Foods
A veteran-supportive culture that understands your transition
At Tyson Foods Veteransdontjust find jobs they find a mission and a team.
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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.
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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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