Maintenance Electrical Technician 6

Tyson Foods•Enid, OK

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring a Maintenance Electrical Technician for its Prepared Foods Division. This technical career role works across all areas of the facility to maintain equipment, support operational performance, and help protect team-member safety through troubleshooting and proactive upkeep. The position provides technical support across operational phases and involves electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, and Tyson Foods manufacturing processes. The environment is described as fast-paced, with varied day-to-day work and investment in technicians’ continued growth and skills.

Requirements

Training beyond high school is preferred; applicable training may include an associate degree in Electronic Technology or a closely related technical field, skilled trade programs, military training, or other technical training.
A minimum of four years of commercial and/or industrial electrical experience is preferred; an equivalent combination of relevant education, technical training, and electrical experience may be considered.
Competence in Windows-based software.
Strong document organization skills and ability to use document templates.
Ability to create simple queries.
Must be proficient or become proficient in SAP Plant Maintenance.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
High-level critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Good safety and attendance record and strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated skills in 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 such as 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.
Must reside in the United States to be considered.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
No sponsorship is available for this role.

Nice To Haves

Basic microcomputer skills to understand the operation and interfacing characteristics of microprocessors.
PLC experience including basic system configuration and hardware, relay-equivalent instructions, timers/counters, data manipulation, data communications, advanced programming commands, interfacing, troubleshooting, application development, and program development.
Demonstrated skills or training in electronic motor-drive technologies, including servomotors, encoders, tachometers, electronic and mechanical brakes and clutches, closed-loop systems, DC servo, AC variable frequency, AC servo, and stepper systems.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support across all operational phases.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Collaborate with colleagues to solve problems and improve operations.
Communicate technical information and contribute to discussions focused on process improvement and resolving issues.
Maintain equipment through problem-solving and proactive upkeep.