Automation Specialist (1st Shift) – New London Prepared Foods Plant

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

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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

Highly recommend submitting a resume in Word or PDF format when applying.

SHIFT: 1st

SCHEDULE: M-F and will require working every other weekend.

HOURS:  6:00 am – 2:00 pm (flex as needed)

PAY RATE: $47.32/hour and is paid weekly. 

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining automated systems and equipment. Provides technical support for electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power, and manufacturing systems. Assists with the installation and modification of integrated systems, supports plant operations, provides guidance to team members in the supervisor's absence, and performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School or GED required. 
Experience: 4+ years of automation experience and/or industrial maintenance experience. Experience in repair and troubleshooting of electrical, electrical controls, PLCs and mechanical systems required.  
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.
Travel: 1-5 trips per year outside of assigned location.

Nice to have, but NOT required to be considered for this role: Training beyond high school including either an Associate (A.S.) degree in Electronics Technology (or closely related technical field), or experience which may include skilled trades programs or military training. 

Position Specific Requirements:

• Highly recommend attaching a resume when applying.
• Must be able and willing to work every other weekend. 
• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Internal disqualifiers are the following:

• Must not have 4 or more attendance points for locations on an 8 point policy (on application date)
• No written warning in the past six (6) months
• No suspension on record for the last 12 months

This position is slated for candidates who are currently working at this facility. Priority consideration will be provided to these applicants first. If local Team Members are not selected, Team Members from other locations will then be reviewed for consideration.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT OFFERED.  LOCAL CANDIDATES WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY

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.

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.

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