2nd-Shift Automation Technician — Education Assistance

Tyson Foods

Kansas City (KS)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 76,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one
Education assistance
Paid time off
401(k) plans
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Kansas City is seeking an Automation Technician to support advanced manufacturing systems in the Prepared Foods division. You will troubleshoot high-level machinery, work with electrical, fluid power, and control systems, and partner with engineering and operations teams to keep production running.

The role requires 2+ years of automation or industrial maintenance experience, high school or GED, PLCs and electrical experience, and knowledge of SAP Maintenance.

Qualifications

  • High School or GED required for the role.
  • 2+ years automation or industrial maintenance experience.
  • Experience in repair and troubleshooting of electrical controls, PLCs, and mechanical systems.
  • Proficient with SAP Maintenance or willing to learn.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; team oriented.
  • Travel 1–5 trips per year outside the location; ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair high-level machine and system failures.
  • Assist engineering and plant staff with the specification, installation, and modification of integrated systems.
  • Provide technical support across all phases of operation.

Skills

Automation experience
Industrial maintenance
Electrical controls
PLCs troubleshooting
Teamwork

Education

High School or GED
AS in Electronics Technology (nice to have)

Tools

SAP Maintenance

Job description

Tyson Foods in Kansas City is seeking an Automation Technician to support advanced manufacturing systems in the Prepared Foods division. You will troubleshoot high-level machinery, work with electrical, fluid power, and control systems, and partner with engineering and operations teams to keep production running.

The role requires 2+ years of automation or industrial maintenance experience, high school or GED, PLCs and electrical experience, and knowledge of SAP Maintenance.

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