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Skillbridge Fellowship Industrial Maintenance Technician

Tyson Foods


Job Location:

Springdale, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 August 2026 (25 days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Details:

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.

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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