Automation Technician 7

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Referral Payout Eligible: No Continue growing with our family. Our team members make it happen. If you want to continue to grow in a new role internally and see a position that looks right for you, we encourage you to apply! Thanks for your commitment to Tyson Foods. Management Level: Class 48 Automation Technician This position requires proficiency in multiple skill clusters including electricity and electronics, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes. The position will perform high-level machine and systems troubleshooting and repair, assist engineering and plant staff with the specification, installation, and modification of integrated systems, and provide technical support for all phases of the operation. Weekly pay: $50.85 per hour Job Responsibilities General diagnostic and programming of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC’s; Understand PLC operations. Install and maintain electrical control systems. Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary. Collaborate with other departments to identify, define and solve problems. Employee must perform safe and timely repairs to plant equipment in areas of electrical and instrument maintenance. Maintains proper documentation, which includes computer printouts and system drawings. Example duties could include, but are not limited to: Calibrate instrumentation devices using specialized test equipment and software Responds to trouble calls and emergencies, both during and outside normal work hours Repair, maintain and troubleshoot electrical automation systems and equipment, drive systems, robotic systems, microprocessor-based (PLC) systems and electronic control systems and devices. Responsible for troubleshooting the following: hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps, control circuits, digital electronics, electrical, VFD, power supplies, computers, and power distribution as well as perform preventive maintenance on the various Production and Automated Warehouse systems Preventive and breakdown maintenance, repair and troubleshooting. Requirements Education: Training beyond high school including either an Associate (A.S.) degree in Electronics Technology (or closely related technical field), or a combination of education and experience which may include skilled trades programs or military training. Experience: 4+ years of automation experience and/or industrial maintenance experience. Computer Skills: Standard computer skills; must have strong skills in document organization, the use of technical materials, and research techniques. Must either be proficient or become proficient in SAP Maintenance. Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with all team members. Special Skills: Must possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of management and operations personnel; critical thinking and problem solving skills; with strong interpersonal skills. Certification: Certifications in any technical field or techniques is a plus. Supervisory: NA Travel: 1-5 trips per year outside of assigned location. Sponsorship is not available. Must reside in the Untied States. Additional Internal Requirements: May not have four (4) or more attendance points on an eight (8) point policy on date of application. No written warnings in the past six (6) months. No recorded suspensions in the last twelve (12) months. Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) 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. 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. CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here. 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 being 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. 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