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Maintenance Generalist (2nd Shift) - Portland ME

Tyson Foods
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jul 2026
💰 $50,000/yr

About the role

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.

Hours for this position are:

3:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. (Monday through Thursday)

Pay is commensurate with experience.

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.

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

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