Electrician Maintenance EC01-EC08, Shifts C & A (Days), RVI-Hanceville, AL (Both Plants)

Tyson Foods•Hanceville, AL

4d•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

This technical career position at Tyson Foods performs troubleshooting and repair and provides technical support for all phases of the operation. It requires proficiency across multiple skill clusters, including a thorough understanding of electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes. The employee must function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of management and operations. The role is at the RVI plants in Hanceville, Alabama. Shifts C and A are scheduled as follows: Shift C is Sunday through Wednesday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Shift A is Thursday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Schedules rotate every eight weeks. The role requires a minimum of 1–5 trips per year outside the assigned location. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, outside weather, electrical shock risk, and vibration; occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat; and usually loud noise. The successful candidate must be able to perform the job’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. The hourly pay range is $22.90–$32.75. Tyson provides team members and their families paid time off, 401(k) plans, and affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits, among other benefits.

Requirements

At least one year of industrial maintenance or electrical experience.
Competence with Windows-based software such as Outlook, Excel, and Word; strong document organization skills; ability to use document templates and create simple queries; and proficiency or the ability to become proficient in SAP Plant Maintenance.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated skills with AC/DC circuits and industrial electrical systems.
Experience with electrical safety and lockout/tagout processes and procedures.
Knowledge of the theory and application of electronic devices, including industrial semiconductors, solid-state drives, and industrial control systems.
Experience operating PLC systems and control and data-collection instrumentation and transducers.
Working knowledge of tools and components used to maintain and repair mechanical systems, including bearings, gears, clutches, belts, and seals.
Ability to troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems.
Willingness and ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness to make a minimum of 1–5 trips per year outside the assigned location.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in a related technical field or technique.
Basic microcomputer skills to understand microprocessor operation and interfacing characteristics.
PLC experience covering basic system configuration; hardware relay-equivalent instructions; timers, counters, data manipulation, data communications, and advanced programming commands; and interfacing, troubleshooting, application, and program development.
Demonstrated skills or training in electronic motor-drive technologies, including servo motors, encoders, tachometers, electronic and mechanical brakes and clutches, closed-loop systems, DC servo, AC variable frequency, AC servo, and stepper systems.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems.
Provide technical support for all phases of the operation.
Work with electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes.
Work effectively in a team and interact productively with management and operations.