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Automation Technician 6 - All Shifts - Albany

Tyson Foods · Albany Plant - Albany, KY

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Level
Technician
Team
Controls
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
18 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level controls role at Tyson Foods (food & beverage) in Albany Plant - Albany, KY. Field), or a combination of education and experience which may include skilled trades programs or military training.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Automation, Welding, SAP
Day to day
relocation help

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How this role compares

Against 199 other live controls postings in the US.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $97k–$130k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 55%
  • PLC 55%
  • Robotics 32%
  • Union environment 27%
  • Root cause 25%
  • ✓ Team leadership 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Welding, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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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 : 2+ years of experience in a related field; industrial

maintenance or automation experience preferred; some experience in electrical and mechanical 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.

Supervisory : NA

Travel : As needed.

requirements

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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Job Details

SUMMARY : This position requires proficiency in the following areas; ability to operate lathe, milling machine, drill press, and grinder; reverse engineer small parts as needed; weld (TIG and MIG); read and interpret blueprints; read and interpret various measuring devices such as gauges, calipers, indicators and micrometers; cut, square, mill, tape and bore; work with all types of metal and plastic.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical

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