Maintenance Electrical Technician 6
Tyson Foods · Pasco Plant - Pasco, WA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Tyson Foods (food & beverage) in Pasco Plant - Pasco, WA. A combination of education and experience which may include skilled trade programs, military training or other training as applicable.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- PLC, SAP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · 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 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 33 other live reliability postings in Washington.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 50%
- ✓ PLC 47%
- Welding 29%
- EHS / safety 24%
- Root cause 21%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = 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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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
- •PLC's
- •Fluid power
- •Mechanical systems
- •Manufacturing processes
The ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of management and operations is required.
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 and 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.
Possession of one or more of the following 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
- +Advanced programming commands
- +Interfacing, troubleshooting, 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
- +Stepper systems
Travel
- •Minimum 1-5 trips per year outside of assigned location.
Priority consideration will be given to applicants at this facility, as well as priority for internal candidates impacted due to plant closure or job elimination.
Relocation Assistance Eligible
No
Work Shift
B Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range/Rate
$38.14
No Long-Term Incentive Plan
No
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