Maintenance Electrical Technician 6- Danville, VA- B Shift

Tyson Foods; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Telehealth services

Well-Being Support Programs

FSA and HSA available

401k

Stock Purchase Plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long Term Disability

Fully Funded Education Discount Prog

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Virginia is seeking a technical career professional to troubleshoot, repair, and support all phases of plant operations. The role requires proficiency in electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes.

Candidates should have an associate degree in electronic technology or related training; experience with SAP Plant Maintenance and strong communication skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair across electrical and control systems.
• Strong safety awareness and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Familiarity with SAP Plant Maintenance or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide troubleshooting, repair, and technical support across plant operations.

Skills

Electrical controls

Fluid power

Mechanical systems

PLC systems

Instrumentation

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Lockout/Tagout

Safety

Education

Associate degree in Electronic Technology

Tools

SAP Plant Maintenance

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Details: SUMMARY

This position provides troubleshooting, repair, and technical support across all phases of the operation. This technical career position requires proficiency in multiple skill areas, including electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and communicate productively with all levels of management and operations.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

Training beyond high school preferred, including an associate degree in Electronic Technology or a closely related technical field. A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered, including skilled trade programs, military training, or other applicable technical training.

Computer Skills:

Proficiency with Windows-based programs, including Outlook, Excel, and Word; document organization, templates, and simple queries. Must be proficient or become proficient in SAP Plant Maintenance.

Communication Skills:

Strong verbal and written communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Certifications:

Technical certifications are a plus.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Strong safety and attendance record with effective interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, industrial electrical systems, electrical safety, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Knowledge of industrial semiconductors, solid-state drives, and industrial control systems.
• Experience with PLC systems, control and data-collection instrumentation, and transducers.
• Working knowledge of mechanical maintenance and repair, including bearings, gears, clutches, belts, and seals.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Experience or training in one or more of the following is a plus: Microcomputer and microprocessor operation and interfacing.

• PLC system configuration, hardware, relay-equivalent instructions, timers/counters, data manipulation, and data communications.
• Advanced PLC programming, interfacing, troubleshooting, application, and program development.
• Electronic motor-drive technology including servo motors, encoders, tachometers, electronic and mechanical brakes and clutches.
• Closed-loop systems, DC servo, AC variable frequency, AC servo, and stepper systems.

TRAVEL

Minimum of 1–5 trips per year outside the assigned location.

Work Shift:

B Shift 5:00pm-5:30am, Rotating Shift, Weekends required as scheduled.

Highly recommended to include a resume in a PDF or Word Document format.

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• FSA and HSA available
• 401k
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
• Fully Funded Education Discount Program
• Relocation Assistance

Eligible: No Work Shift: B Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate: $44.05

Incentives: Annual Incentive Plan: No Long-Term Incentive Plan: No

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks.

If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package. Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

Hourly Applicants ONLY

You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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.

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.