Maintenance Generalist -2nd Shift- Harwood Hatchery , Gonzales, TX.

Tyson Chicken, Inc.

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Harwood Hatchery - Gonzales, Texas Until 9/12/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 14, 2026 Last posted July 14, 2026
Job description

Job Details:

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. This role is crucial for preventive maintenance, repair, and rebuild of equipment and systems within our facility

Pay range $20.35/hr - $29.10/hr.  Based on Previous Experience 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Preventive Maintenance: Maintain and rebuild machines, tender/shell belts, butterfly conveyors, skinners, and Sensor X equipment. Monitor and repair equipment during production, documenting all corrections. 

  • Installation and Monitoring: Assist with new equipment installation. Monitor equipment drives, HMIs, and computer boards. 

  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical issues using schematics, blueprints, and manuals. 

  • Repair and Replacement: Fix or replace motors, gearboxes, belts, cylinders, blades, and other components. 

  

Job Requirements: 

  • Applicants must have a minimum of 6 months of Industrial Maintenance experience.

Must provide a resume or manually enter work-related experience on application. 

  • Work Schedule: Saturday and Sunday work required if needed. Collaborate with other maintenance personnel. 

  • Skills: Ability to troubleshoot complex automated systems and learn equipment-specific training. Good hand-eye coordination. 

  • Physical Requirements: Ability to climb ladders, lift over 40 lbs., and work in various climates. 

  • Communication: Strong interpersonal skills. 

  • Compliance: Adherence to OSHA standards and safety rules. 

 The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Rehire Criteria:

  • Must have 90 days since the last term date.

  • Not eligible for hire if terminated 3x or more.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.


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About this role

Summary

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment at Tyson food facility on 2nd shift

Job title

Maintenance Generalist -2nd Shift- Harwood Hatchery

Experience level

6+ months

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

food production

Location requirements

On-site in Gonzales, TX, no remote work allowed

Salary

$20k–$60k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

troubleshoot complex automated systemshand-eye coordinationcompliance with OSHA

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

preventive maintenancerepairtroubleshootingautomated systemsequipment installation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Harwood, TX 78632, USA

On-site City