Maintenance Electrical Technician (3rd Shift) - Cincinnati Plant

Tyson Foods•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring a Maintenance Electrical Technician for its Prepared Foods Division at the Cincinnati Plant. The role works across facility operations to maintain equipment, support team-member safety through troubleshooting and preventive upkeep, and help influence plant performance. It involves advanced troubleshooting and repair of machinery and systems; assisting engineering and plant personnel with specifying, installing, and modifying integrated systems; and providing technical support throughout operations. The technician is accountable for food safety, quality, and compliance, and needs skills in electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes. The position is on third shift, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Team members work a rotating schedule that includes weekend coverage, with every fifth weekend off. Pay is $41.95 per hour. The role requires a minimum of 1–5 trips per year. Candidates must reside in the United States; sponsorship is unavailable. Relocation assistance is not offered. Candidates 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 of Science degree in Electronics Technology or a closely related technical field, or a combination of education and experience that may include skilled trades programs or military training.
At least 4 years of electrical/mechanical experience and/or industrial maintenance experience.
Experience with electrical safety and lockout/tagout processes and procedures.
Experience troubleshooting and operating PLC systems and microprocessors.
Competency in Windows-based software such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong documentation organization, technical-material use, and research skills.
Must be proficient or become proficient in SAP Maintenance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members at all levels, government officials, technicians, and vendors.
Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively in a team and interact with management and operations personnel.
Skills in AC/DC circuits and industrial electrical systems, and knowledge of the theory and application of electronic devices.
Working knowledge of tools and components for maintaining and repairing 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; sponsorship is unavailable.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Conduct advanced troubleshooting and repair of machinery and systems.
Assist engineering and plant personnel in specifying, installing, and modifying integrated systems.
Provide technical assistance across all stages of operations.
Maintain equipment and support team-member safety through problem-solving and proactive upkeep.
Help ensure food safety, quality, and compliance.
Troubleshoot and maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components.
Maintain parts inventory and records for critical parts.