Electrical Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift - Tecumseh, NE

Job Description

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Job Details :

Pay : $23.85 - $33.20 (based on experience) plus $2.50 for attendance

The electrician is in charge of the design, testing, implementation, and controls of all new and existing electrical systems in the plant, water treatment area, and all external buildings; overseeing all electrical changes that take place on site and direct the maintenance associates involved.

​ Hours : 1st Shift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Design and implement all electrical systems for new installations

Maintain all motor control centers ensuring that they are up to code in all areas

Maintain camera system

Design, implement, maintain, and upgrade all PLC systems and develop automation plan

Install conduit and run wire for all new and old work in accordance with NEC

Plan all lighting changes and follow through to completion

Ensure that all external electrical lighting and outlets are operational

Inspect grounding system for the plant on an annual basis

Work within safety guidelines at all times

QUALIFICATIONS :

Licensed Journeyman Electrician preferred

Excellent attention to detail

Willing to work overtime as required

Excellent time management skills

Self-starter with innovative ideas and excellent follow through

Proven leadership ability

Able to learn new processes with minimal supervision

Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools

Strong mechanical background required.

Requirements :

Must have a minimum of 1-year of Facility Maintenance and / or Automotive Mechanic experience documented in the work history section of the application or a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program. (Can be a combination of education and employment as long as experience is at least 1 year).

Physical Requirements / Environment :

Stand / Walk : Continuously throughout shift

Lift / Carry :   Frequently (1-10 lbs), Occasionally as required with assistance (up to 35-50 lbs.)

Other Physical Requirements :

Frequently; bend / stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder (2-3 ft.), crouch, kneel, push / pull, grasp

Environment : working around moving machinery, in areas with marked changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust and fumes, occasionally working at unprotected heights, around and amongst dead birds and a strong chicken odor, some tight or confined space areas

Rehiring Criteria : Applicant must not have worked for Tyson more than a total of 3 times prior. Applicants must also have completed at least 90 days since their last employment with Tyson.

Relocation Assistance Eligible :

No

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.

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