Maintenance Electrical Technician 6 - 2nd shift - Albertville Plant

Tyson Foods•Albertville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This technical career position at Tyson Foods, Inc. performs troubleshooting and repairs and provides technical support for all phases of plant operations. It requires proficiency across multiple skill clusters, including electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes. The technician must function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of management and operations. The role is assigned to the second shift at the Albertville Plant and involves a minimum of 1–5 trips per year outside the assigned location. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Training beyond high school, including an Associate Degree in Electronic Technology or a closely related technical field, is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may include skilled trade programs, military training, or other applicable training.
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 in or ability to become proficient in SAP Plant Maintenance.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Good safety and attendance record and 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 and skills with tools and components used in maintenance and repair of 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 travel a minimum of 1–5 trips per year outside the assigned location.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in any technical field or techniques.
Basic microcomputer skills to understand the operation and interfacing characteristics of microprocessors.
PLC experience covering basic system configuration and hardware, relay-equivalent instructions, timers/counters, data manipulation, data communications, advanced programming commands, interfacing, troubleshooting, applications, 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.
Apply knowledge of electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes.
Operate and maintain PLC systems, control and data collection instrumentation, and transducers.
Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems.
Maintain and repair mechanical systems and components such as bearings, gears, clutches, belts, and seals.