Electrician Maintenance EC01-EC08, Shift B & D (Nights), RVI-Hanceville, AL (Both Plants)

Tyson•Hanceville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This technical career position at Tyson Foods performs troubleshooting and repairs and provides technical support for all phases of plant operations. The role requires proficiency across multiple skill clusters, including 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 based at the RVI plants in Hanceville, Alabama. Shift B runs Thursday through Sunday, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.; Shift D runs Sunday through Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Schedules rotate every eight weeks. The position pays $22.90–$32.75 per hour, plus a $2.00 shift premium, and 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, outdoor weather, electrical-shock risk, and vibration. Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat may occur; noise is usually loud. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 1 year of industrial maintenance or electrical experience.
Competence with Windows-based software such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Strong document organization skills, including using document templates and creating simple queries.
Proficiency in SAP Plant Maintenance, or ability to become proficient.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a team and interact productively with all levels of management and operations.
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 perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability 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 sufficient to understand microprocessor operation and interfacing characteristics.
PLC experience that includes basic system configuration, hardware, relay-equivalent instructions, timers, counters, data manipulation, data communications, advanced programming commands, interfacing, troubleshooting, and 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 plant operations.
Maintain and repair electrical controls, fluid-power and mechanical systems, and related manufacturing equipment.
Operate and troubleshoot PLC systems, control and data-collection instrumentation, and transducers.
Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems.
Use maintenance and repair tools and components for mechanical systems, including bearings, gears, clutches, belts, and seals.