
Maintenance Electrical Tech- 1st Shift- Humboldt, TN
Tyson Foods · Humboldt, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Tyson Foods (food & beverage) in Humboldt, TN. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, SAP
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1786 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 49 other live reliability postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 54%
- ✓ PLC 52%
- EHS / safety 30%
- Welding 28%
- Root cause 24%
- Tooling 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Tyson Foods in Humboldt
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Full description from Tyson FoodsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
Education and Experience: Training beyond high school including either
an Associate Degree in Electronic Technology or closely related
technical field preferred, or a combination of education and experience
which may include skilled trade programs, military training or other
training as applicable.
Computer Skills: Competent in Windows based software, such as Outlook,
Excel and Word; strong skills in document organization and using
document templates and creating simple queries. Must be proficient or
become proficient in SAP Plant Maintenance.
Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate both verbally and
written; high level critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
Certification: Certifications in any technical field or techniques is a
plus.
Special Skills: Good safety and attendance record, along with strong
interpersonal skills; demonstrated skills in the area of AC/DC circuits,
industrial electrical systems.; experience in electrical safety and lock
out tag out processes and procedures; knowledge in the theory and
application of electronic devices such as industrial semi-conductors,
solid state drives, and industrial control systems; experience in the
operation of PLC systems and control and data collection instrumentation
and transducers; working knowledge and skills in tools and components
used in maintenance and repair of mechanical systems such as bearings,
gears, clutches belts, and seals; ability to troubleshoot and maintain
hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems.
Preferred Skills: Possession of one or more of the skills is a plus -
Basic Microcomputer skills necessary to understand the operation and
interfacing characteristics of microprocessors; experience in PLC
operation to include basic system configuration and hardware, relay
equivalent instructions, timers/counters, data manipulation, data
communications and advanced programming commands, as well as
interfacing, troubleshooting and application and program development;
demonstrated skills or training in electronic motor drive technologies
including servo- motors, encoders, tachometers, electronic and
mechanical brakes and clutches, closed loop systems, DC servo, AC
variable frequency, AC servo and stepper systems.
Travel: Minimum 1-5 trips per year outside of assigned location.
Please attach a resume.
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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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.
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Job Details
SUMMARY: This position will perform troubleshooting and repair, and provide technical support for all phases of the operation. The position is a technical career position in Tyson Foods, Inc. This position requires proficiency in multiple skill clusters including a thorough understanding of electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes. The ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of management and operations is required.
Relocation Assistance Eligible
No
Work Shift
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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