Industrial Electrician - Maintenance (Day Shift)

Tyson Foods; Cuthbert (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Cuthbert, GA is seeking an Electrician Maintenance to install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems and equipment in a food-processing plant. The role emphasizes motor control, PLCs, drives, and safety compliance to keep production reliable.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, reading schematics, following LOTO procedures, and supporting continuous improvement while working a 1st shift at River Valley Ingredients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, HMI systems.
• Knowledge of NEC and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment throughout the facility.
• Diagnose and repair motors, motor controls, drives, relays, contactors, transformers, panels, and electrical distribution systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled equipment and automated systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Test electrical equipment using meters and diagnostic tools.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and safety rules.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Motor controls

Industrial electrical maintenance

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training or apprenticeship

Tools

PLC Systems

VFDs

HMI systems

Electrical testing equipment

NEC knowledge

Job description

Tyson Foods in Cuthbert, GA is seeking an Electrician Maintenance to install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems and equipment in a food-processing plant. The role emphasizes motor control, PLCs, drives, and safety compliance to keep production reliable.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, reading schematics, following LOTO procedures, and supporting continuous improvement while working a 1st shift at River Valley Ingredients.