Tyson Foods
Dakota City, NE
Shift: Full time
Job Details: Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician Job Summary: The Electrical Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on all electrical equipment related to the processing floor. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to read and comprehend instructions, and a commitment to safety and continuous learning. Primary Responsibilities: Conduct preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on electrical equipment, including electrical boxes, disconnects, electrical cabinets, and control cabinets. Clean and maintain electrical components to ensure optimal performance and safety. Complete all job-related paperwork accurately and in a timely manner. Understand and follow instructions received via radio, as well as written and verbal work orders. Perform safety-related work orders and maintain work areas in a showcase-ready condition. Meet training criteria within the allotted time frame and advance through maintenance levels. Qualifications: Must have the necessary communication skills/ ability to understand instructions received via radio, the ability to read and comprehend written and verbal machine instructions, /work orders, and to correctly complete all job related paperwork. Must complete at least Level 4 maintenance training before working on the production floor, with continued advancement to Level 8 within one year of employment. Must complete monthly maintenance safety training. Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Ability to stand, walk, bend, stretch, push, pull, reach, lift, and climb stairs and ladders. Fixed shifts with designated days off. Additional Information: Selected applicants must demonstrate the ability to complete all job-related tasks and training requirements. Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean work environment. REQUIREMENTS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 1 YEAR INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE WORK EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTED IN THE WORK HISTORY SECTION OF APLICATION MINIMUM OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT REQUIRED. TRAINING BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL FROM A TECHNICAL COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson have minimum waiting period of 180 days and a 3-time employment limit for this location. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: ALL SHIFTS (United States of America) 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. Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here . Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.