Job Details:

SUMMARY:

This position will require providing electrical and technical support for the production effort. The Associate must have a strong working knowledge of plant mechanical and electrical systems, motors, pumps, boilers, and air compressors.  Must be team oriented. The associate will need to be dependable, require little or no supervision and will be required to work overtime as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot and maintain programmable logic controllers.
• Work overtime as needed and or required on weekdays and weekends to ensure all plant equipment is repaired and maintained in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
• Must have basic understanding of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, and welding skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and repair all types of electrical and electronic equipment with minimum amount of supervision.
• Maintain and repair other associated equipment as directed.
• Be proficient in the use of basic hand tools and power tools.
• Perform any and all duties as required and instructed by Supervisors.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Working knowledge of 120, 208, 240 and 480 VAC circuits.
• Working knowledge of DC voltages and circuits.
• Working knowledge of circuit breakers, line diagrams, schematics and blue prints.
• Proper use volt/ohm meter, megohmmeter, analog and digital meters.
• How to properly install 120 VAC male plugs, female cord caps, receptacles, light switches motors.
• Have working use and knowledge of basic hand tools such as screwdrivers, wire strippers and channel locks.
• Ability to work in wide range of temperatures to include less than or equal to 35 degrees Fahrenheit temperature for minimum of 8 hours
• Working knowledge of computers and PLC’s. Good troubleshooting skills, verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely, develop working relationship with production, maintenance and managers.
• Willingness to learn, accept responsibility and work with little or no supervision.
• May occasionally be required to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform the following task for periods of 8 hours on concrete floor, some of which may include but is not limited to standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and lifting.

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience or one year electrician experience or training/certification equivalent is required.
• Documented technical training preferred.

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and providing technical support for machine systems while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

"This position is only slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex only" and “Team members interested in transferring into this position from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner.”

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be actively working during application process to be considered

Must have satisfactorily completed probationary period

Must not have seven (7) or more attendance points

No written warnings within the previous six (6) months

No written warning with suspensions within the previous twelve (12) months

Must complete a six (6) month period on previous successful bid

This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex only.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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