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Maintenance Electrical Tech- 1st Shift- Humboldt, TN

Tyson Foods · Humboldt, TN

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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.

At a glance

Relocation help

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This plant: Tyson Foods in Humboldt

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

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