Electro‑Mechanical Systems Technician

Ready to be the go-to problem solver on 3rd shift?

If you enjoy diagnosing tough faults, rebuilding components, and making production safer and more reliable, you’ll thrive on our N. Richland Hills, TX team. Imagine stepping into a line-down call: you trace a signal through a PLC, check a VFD parameter, realign a conveyor, and get the system back up—safely and quickly. That’s impact.

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Go to https://www.tysonfoods.com/careers → “search all job openings” → enter R0428502.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and on-demand repairs across plant equipment and building systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Complete routine inspections to maximize uptime and ensure safety.
• Maintain precise documentation of work orders, parts, and repairs.
• Respond rapidly to maintenance requests and emergencies to reduce downtime.
• Work side-by-side with peers to refine maintenance standards and processes.
• Comply with all safety rules and regulatory requirements, including LOTO.
• Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least three (3) years of industrial maintenance in manufacturing (listed in application work history), or completion of a related training program. Experience may be combined across employers to total 3+ years.
• Rehire policy: This facility does not accept rehires.
• Minimum requirements: 18+ and able to present valid identification.
• Technical foundation: Willing to use basic hand tools; knowledge spanning welding, hydraulics, basic electricity, power transmission, pneumatics, and plumbing.
• Documentation: Able to read and understand assignments.
• Physical capability: Lift 50 lbs; climb 120 feet of stairs and ladders up to 60 feet; stand for prolonged periods; work in extreme hot or cold and inclement weather.

Day-One Benefits

• Competitive pay with potential shift premiums and attendance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Healthcare benefits
• Paid time off
• Longevity pay
• Career growth opportunities
• Free education and training—over 175+ degrees and certifications

What You’re Great At

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Hydraulics
• Preventive maintenance and inspection
• Electrical troubleshooting and repair
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• Hands-on maintenance and repair
• Blueprint reading

Systems You’ll Touch

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Conveyor systems
• Servo motors

Shift & Location

Third-shift position based in N. Richland Hills, TX.

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.