Hiring: Automation Technician 7 (1st Shift) – St Joseph Prepared Foods Plant Company: Tyson Foods Location: St Joseph, MO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 11:34:57 Target Skills & Keywords : SAP About the job Experience: •2+ years of automation experience and/or industrial maintenance experience. Experience in repair and troubleshooting of electrical, electrical controls, PLCs and mechanical systems required. Required 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. •Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with all team members. •Must possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of management and operations personnel; critical thinking and problem-solving skills; with strong interpersonal skills. •1-5 trips per year outside of assigned location. •To be considered for this role •: Training beyond high school including either an Associate (A.S.) degree in Electronics Technology (or closely related technical field), or experience which may include skilled trades programs or military training. Qualifications: •High School or GED required. •Highly recommend attaching a resume in Word or PDF format when applying. •Must be able and willing to work every other weekend. •Must reside in the United States to be considered. •Sponsorship is not available for this position. •RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT OFFERED. LOCAL CANDIDATES WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY •1ST SHIFT (United States of America) •Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. •Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. •The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!