Maintenance Electrical Technician - B Shift (Maint to Maint)

Tyson•Goodlettsville, TN

About The Position

This technical career position at Tyson Foods performs troubleshooting and repairs and provides technical support for all phases of facility operations. It requires proficiency across multiple skill clusters, including electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes. The technician must work effectively in a team and interact productively with all levels of management and operations. This opening is for current maintenance team members at the facility or complex and requires current maintenance department status at MG06 or higher. Applicants must have six or fewer attendance points and no suspensions in the previous 12 months. New hires must complete their initial 90-day probationary period. The posting describes a B shift, while also listing the work shift as all shifts. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Travel is required for a minimum of one to five trips per year outside the assigned location. Relocation assistance is not available. Hourly applicants must complete an additional task after submitting an application to provide information for employment consideration.

Requirements

Must be a current maintenance department team member at MG06 or higher; the position is limited to current team members working at the facility or complex.
At the time of application, must have six or fewer points and no suspensions in the previous 12 months.
New hires must complete their initial 90-day probationary period.
Training beyond high school, including an Associate Degree in Electronic Technology or a closely related technical field, or an applicable combination of education and experience such as skilled-trade programs, military training, or other training.
Competence with Windows-based software such as Outlook, Excel, and Word; document organization, document templates, and simple queries.
Must be proficient or become proficient in SAP Plant Maintenance.
Verbal and written communication skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability 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, control and data-collection instrumentation, and transducers.
Working knowledge of tools and components used to maintain and repair mechanical systems such as bearings, gears, clutches, belts, and seals.
Ability to troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Minimum of one to five trips per year outside the assigned location.
Hourly applicants must complete the additional task after submitting an application.

Nice To Haves

MG08 status and MET licensure are preferred.
Two years of direct involvement in industrial electrical troubleshooting is preferred.
Certifications in a technical field or technique are a plus.
Basic microcomputer skills to understand microprocessor operation and interfacing characteristics.
PLC experience including basic system configuration, 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 facility operations.
Work with electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes.
Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC systems, control and data-collection instrumentation, and transducers.
Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems.
Use maintenance and repair tools and components for mechanical systems, including bearings, gears, clutches, belts, and seals.
Work effectively in a team and interact productively with management and operations.