2nd Shift - Electrician Maintenance - Eufaula Fresh Plant

Tyson Foods; Eufaula (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Eufaula, AL seeks an Electrical/Maintenance Associate to provide electrical and technical support for the production line. The candidate should have strong knowledge of plant mechanical and electrical systems, motors, pumps, boilers, and air compressors, be dependable, team-oriented, and willing to work overtime.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs, reading schematics, using volt/ohm meters and megohm meters, and repairing equipment with minimal

Qualifications

• 3+ years industrial maintenance experience or 1 year electrician experience or equivalent training/certification.
• Working knowledge of 120/208/240/480 VAC circuits.
• Ability to read circuit diagrams, schematics and blueprints.
• Proper use of volt/ohm meter and megohmmeter.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in cold environments (<35F) for 8 hours.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain programmable logic controllers.
• Work overtime as needed to minimize downtime.
• Understand mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical and welding.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic equipment with minimal supervision.
• Maintain and repair associated equipment as directed.
• Use basic hand tools and power tools.
• Follow supervisor instructions and collaborate with production and maintenance teams.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical understanding

Teamwork

Overtime readiness

Education

Electrical maintenance training/certification

Tools

Megohmmeter

Volt/Ohm Meter

Screwdrivers

Wire strippers

Channel locks

Job description

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.
• 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: No

Work Shift: 2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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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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