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At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division as a Automation Technician 7.

We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION!

SHIFT: A Shift

HOURS: Monday – Friday and every other weekend required to support Operations.

PAY RATE: $43.05/hour and is paid weekly.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs high-level machine and systems troubleshooting and repair
• Assists engineering and plant team members with the specification, installation, and modification of integrated systems
• Provides technical support for all phases of the operation
• All team members are responsible for safety, including but not limited to, personal safety and food safety
• Complies with all company and USDA policies/guidelines and reports known or suspected violations
• Attends monthly and annual required training (e.g., Safety, HACCP, HR topics, LOTO, PIT)
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Training beyond High School including either an Associate’s Degree (AS) in Electronics Technology (or closely related technical field), or a combination of education and experience that can include skilled trades programs or military training. Certifications in any technical field or techniques is a plus
• At least four (4) years of automation experience and/or industrial maintenance experience
• Requires proficiency in multiple skill clusters including electricity and electronics, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes
• Basic computer skills to navigate systems and perform data entry
• Must have strong skills in document organization, the use of technical materials, and research techniques
  • Ability to read, understand, and interpret product specifications
  • Must either be proficient or become proficient in SAP Maintenance
• Ability to perform accurate calculations by performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Accountable to self and to others
• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively with all team members and management
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
• Ability to identify, act with a sense of urgency, and resolve problems/inconsistencies, getting help from management or others, as needed
• Ability to report to work as scheduled and work scheduled hours to meet job expectations, have flexibility to work other jobs, as needed, and work weekends and overtime, as needed
• Ability to work in an environment where extreme temperatures range seasonally from hot/warm (i.e., 80-90°F) to cold (i.e., 20-40°F), where conditions may be damp and/or wet, and concrete floors may be slippery in some areas
• Ability to climb up and down stairs/ladders to get to/from work areas, and work at elevated levels of various heights and in confined spaces, if needed
• Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching above, across, and below, and at shoulder level
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. below waist, at waist level, and above shoulder level
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, flex/grip with wrists/hands, and use tools (e.g., box knife, metal scraper)
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net / beard guard, steel-toed boots, and gloves

Position Specific Requirements:

• Applicants should either upload a resume to their application on Workday OR make sure their Career Profile in Workday is up to date and complete.
• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT OFFERED. ONLY REGIONAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED

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