Electrical Maintenance Technician - Zeeland, MI

Job Details:

Setting the table for your success:   

At Tyson Foods, our team members’ health and wellness is important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That is why we are committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family.  

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

Benefits include medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage; paid holidays; 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program.  We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more! 

This location is part of our Prepared Foods Division. As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally across every area of our facility and influence company performance by maintaining our equipment. Our Electrical Maintenance Technicians are vital to maintaining our Team Member’s safety through problem solving and proactive upkeep. We have a fast-paced work environment, where every day is different, and we invest in the continued growth and skills of our Electrical Maintenance Technicians. Come be part of our Team.

Schedule:  Rotating shift. Shifts are 5:00am. 3 days on, 3 days off, 2 days on, and 2 days off. Some Sunday work is required based on reworks. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide maintenance support to ensure the safe and effective operation of equipment and team, with minor supervision.

• Perform routine preventative maintenance repairs.

• Perform emergency mechanical or electrical repairs.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic plant equipment.

• Safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned production equipment.

• Effectively interact with all plant personnel to accomplish plant and individual goals.

• Minimize downtime due to equipment failure.

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and maintenance instructions/procedure manuals.

• Work with pumps, hydraulics, and welding.

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of electrical theory, system wiring, and installation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: 1 year of maintenance experience education preferred (I.E. possess industrial maintenance diploma or currently enrolled in technical school) in lieu of experience. Electrician license or journeyman license preferred.

• Experience: Minimum 1-year industrial maintenance experience or equivalent experience; must have experience in hydraulics and compressed air systems

• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills will be necessary to log information, to process daily work orders and to complete required documentation. Ability to learn and utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

• Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively and basic math skills are necessary to perform this job at a satisfactorily level

• Must reside in the United States to be considered

• No sponsorship available with this position.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. occasionally; ability to lift 20 lbs. frequently

• Ability to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day

• Ability to work in confined and tall spaces, walk, climb, utilize a ladder, operate a lift, bend, and stoop

• Repetitive gripping, pushing, and pulling

• Frequent overhead work

• Temperatures inside plant may vary from -25 degrees to over 100 degrees; outside work may also be needed

• Basic math skills; percentages, fractions, and measurements

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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