Is This You?
Do you thrive on solving tough equipment problems? Can you trace an electrical fault on a PLC-controlled conveyor just as confidently as you repair a hydraulic leak? Are you the person teammates call when uptime is on the line? If so, you might be the Electromechanical Maintenance Specialist our Vicksburg, MS team is looking for.
About the Role
You’ll take ownership of routine maintenance and urgent repairs across a variety of systems—mechanical, electrical, and plumbing—while prioritizing safety and documentation. Your day can include inspections, troubleshooting, recordkeeping, and teaming up with peers to improve reliability.
Core Responsibilities
- Execute routine maintenance and necessary repairs on equipment and systems.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues and resolve to root cause.
- Perform scheduled inspections to ensure safety and performance.
- Accurately document all maintenance activities and parts usage.
- Respond promptly to requests and emergencies.
- Collaborate with teammates to enhance maintenance processes and efficiency.
- Consistently adhere to safety standards and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
What You’ll Need
- 1+ year of maintenance experience (documented in application) OR completion of an industrial maintenance training program; combined employers accepted as long as total experience equals 1 year.
- Rehire eligibility at this facility only after 365 days and with fewer than 3 prior stints.
- 18 years or older and able to present valid Identification.
- Willingness to use basic hand tools.
- Baseline knowledge in welding, hydraulics, basic electricity, power transmission, pneumatics, and plumbing.
- Ability to read and comprehend assignments.
Physical Reality of the Job
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Climb stairs to 120 feet and ladders up to 60 feet.
- Stand for long periods.
- Tolerate extreme heat, cold, and inclement weather.
Where You Excel
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Motor replacement/repair/maintenance
- Hydraulics experience
- Preventive maintenance and inspection
- Electrical troubleshooting and repair
- Pneumatics troubleshooting
- General maintenance and repair
Tech in Your Toolkit
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Conveyor systems
- Servo motors
Grow with Us—Starting Day One
- Competitive pay, plus potential shift premiums and attendance bonuses
- Career growth opportunities
- Free education and training with 175+ degrees and certifications
- Healthcare benefits
- Paid time off
- Longevity pay
- 401(k) with company match
Ready to Apply?
Submit your application at https://www.tysonfoods.com/careers. Click “search all job openings,” search for “maintenance,” and set the location to Vicksburg. You can also filter by state first, then choose Vicksburg to view all roles available near you.