Tyson Foods
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Maintenance Generalist (2nd Shift) - Portland ME

Location
Portland Plant - Portland, ME · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
1+ year
Listed
14 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Lockout/tagout
  • Industrial equipment operation (skyjack, forklift)

Also useful

  • HVAC
  • Refrigeration
  • SQF/GMP food safety knowledge
  • Teamwork
  • Verbal and written communication

Job Details

🔥 Now Hiring: Maintenance & Refrigeration — $5,000 Sign‑On Bonus!

We’re excited to announce a new opportunity—we’ve opened this role and are looking for qualified, motivated candidates ready to make an impact!

Ready to join a team that truly values your skills and hard work?

👉 What we offer

  • $5,000 sign‑on bonus to get you started
  • Competitive pay and excellent benefits
  • A safe, team-focused work environment
  • Stable schedule — our facility operates five days a week
  • 📍 At this location, you’ll help produce Barber Foods Stuffed Chicken Breast products, contributing to quality food that reaches tables across the country.
  • ✅ If you’re experienced in HVAC or refrigeration and looking for a fresh opportunity, this is your chance to step in and grow with us.

New Hires Earn up to a $5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Current Tyson Team Members and Rehires are not eligible for sign on bonus

Payout is as follows

  • $1,000 upon completion of first week
  • $1,000 at 90 days
  • $1,500 at the 6-month mark
  • $1,500 at the one-year mark.
  • Must successfully complete the above time increments to be eligible.

(Rehire applicants are not eligible)

Position Summary

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Preventively maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, replaces and alters defective equipment.
  • Provides maintenance on complex production equipment.
  • Responsible for controlling inventory and requisitioning appropriate parts.
  • Performs maintenance checks on buildings and equipment.
  • Maintains electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
  • Operate industrial equipment (skyjack, forklift).
  • Complies with company safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Performs general equipment repair and installation of safety equipment when necessary.
  • Teams with production staff to encourage proper use and care of all equipment.
  • Maintains appropriate maintenance and repair logs.
  • Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
  • Follow all required work safe practices. This would include lockout-tag out requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
  • Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
  • Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements
  • Must be willing to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Effectively work in a team environment.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

Minimum of 6 months of experience or 6 months of formal training in at least two of the mechanical areas listed:

  • Mechanical Trouble Shooting
  • Electrical Trouble Shooting
  • Hydraulic Trouble Shooting
  • PLC Controls
  • Three Phase Wiring
  • Plumbing
  • Conveyor Maintenance
  • Pneumatic Systems; to exclude Building Maintenance.

Please attached resume to showcase your experience.

Must list detailed job experience related to work history\ history, skills, and education information on application.

  • Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems and independently take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.

Additional information

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 Stock Purchase Plan; Company Paid Life Insurance; Long- Term & Short-Term Disability and more. Benefits eligibility active day one of employment.

All applicants must provide their Social Security Number on their application. This is a necessary item in order to complete your application review; the process is not complete until your US Social Security number is provided.

Please Select SMS text messaging during application process to be sure you will be contacted in a timely manner.

*INFORMATION FOR RE-HIRES:

  • Candidates who have worked 3 or more times with Tyson Foods will not be considered.
  • Rehires will have a waiting period of 90 days before they will be considered for a position at this facility.




Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate

$27.70

Incentives

Annual Incentive Plan: No

Long-Term Incentive Plan: No

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.

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.

Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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