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Industrial Maintenance Generalist Day Shift Caseyville IL

Tyson Foods · Caseyville, IL · $28.05–$40.10 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What does good preventive maintenance look like to you, and how do you keep it from being skipped when things are busy?

What they are checking: Whether they see PM as the way to reduce breakdowns, not a task to skip.

Tell me about a time you learned a new skill on the job. How did you do it?

What they are checking: Whether they keep growing, since this role offers training and level increases.

Tell me about a time you worked with another technician to solve a hard problem.

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate and share knowledge instead of working alone.

What would you do

Production is pressuring you to get a line running, but you're not sure the fix will hold. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate risk honestly and make a safe call under pressure.

You're working across many areas of the plant. How do you prioritize when three calls come in at once?

What they are checking: Whether they weigh safety, food safety and production impact to choose the right job first.

About the work

Tell me about the equipment you've maintained. What kinds of mechanical and electrical problems have you fixed?

What they are checking: Whether their skills fit a level on the pay range, since leveling is decided during the interview.

A packaging machine keeps jamming every hour. How do you track down the root cause?

What they are checking: Whether they look for the real cause instead of clearing the jam and walking away.

Walk me through how you would lock out a piece of equipment with more than one energy source.

What they are checking: Whether they know to isolate electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and stored energy before working.

How do you read an electrical print to troubleshoot a motor that won't start?

What they are checking: Whether they can trace control circuits and use a meter, not just swap parts.

Food plants have sanitation rules for maintenance work. How do you keep tools and parts from becoming a food safety risk?

What they are checking: Whether they understand GMP rules like tool control and food-grade lubricants.

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The full job description

As published by Tyson Foods.

Job Details: Job Description To feed a changing world, it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room, every Tyson Foods team member plays a key role in our success. That is where you come in. We are hiring immediately for Maintenance Generalists. This facility is accepting rehires after 90 days after termination and has three time employment rule. Setting the table for your success: At Tyson Foods, our team members’ health and wellness is important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That is why we are committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family. As a Maintenance Generalist, you will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally across every area of our facility and influence company performance by maintaining our equipment. Our Maintenance Generalists are vital to maintaining our Team Member’s safety through problem solving and proactive upkeep. We have a fast-paced work environment, where every day is different, and we invest in the continued growth and skills of our Maintenance Generalists. Come be part of our Team. Shift: Day shift Pay Level Range: Pay range is from $28.05 to $40.10. Applicants will be considered for, General Maintenance level openings. Leveling is determined during the interview process based on skillset, knowledge, and experience. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Include, but are not limited to the following) • Provide maintenance support with moderate supervision to ensure the safe and effective operation of equipment and team. • Perform routine preventative maintenance repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic plant equipment. • Conduct emergency mechanical or electrical repairs as needed. • Troubleshoot issues related to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. • Safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned production equipment. • Effectively interact with all plant personnel to accomplish plant and individual goals. • Minimize downtime due to equipment failure. • Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed. • Must be able and willing to furnish your own tools. REQUIREMENTS: Education and Experience: Minimum 2 years of mechanic work experience documented in the work history section of the application or be a graduate of and industrial maintenance training program. (Can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least 2 years). Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation SPECIAL SKILLS: • Computer Skills: Basic computer skills necessary for logging information, processing daily work orders, and completing required documentation. Ability to learn and utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). • Communication Skills: Effective communication and basic math skills required. • Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. occasionally; ability to lift 20 lbs. frequently. • Ability to stand on a hard surface for up to 12 hours per day. • Ability to work in confined and tall spaces, walk, climb, utilize a ladder, operate a lift, bend, and stoop. • Repetitive gripping, pushing, and pulling. • Frequent overhead work. • Temperatures inside the plant may vary from -25 degrees to over 100 degrees; outside work may also be needed. • Basic math skills, including percentages, fractions, and measurements. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: ALL SHIFTS (United States of America) Pay Range/Rate: $28.05 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 Tyson’s total compensation package. Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s 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. CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here .

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