Maintenance Generalist (2nd Shift) - Portland ME

Tyson Foods•Portland, ME

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures. The role supports production equipment and facility systems at a site producing Barber Foods Stuffed Chicken Breast products. The schedule is 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday, on second shift. Pay is commensurate with experience; the listed base rate is $28.40 per hour. New hires may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000, paid in installments after the first week, 90 days, six months, and one year, subject to eligibility conditions.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience or 6 months of formal training in at least two of the following areas: mechanical troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting, hydraulic troubleshooting, PLC controls, three-phase wiring, plumbing, conveyor maintenance, or pneumatic systems; building maintenance is excluded.
Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and independently take corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment downtime.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Willingness and ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
Must provide detailed work history, skills, and education information on the application.

Responsibilities

Preventively maintain, troubleshoot, repair, replace, and alter defective equipment.
Provide maintenance on complex production equipment.
Control inventory and requisition appropriate parts.
Perform maintenance checks on buildings and equipment.
Maintain electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Operate industrial equipment, including a skyjack and forklift.
Comply with company safety and sanitation guidelines.
Perform general equipment repairs and install safety equipment when necessary.
Work with production staff to encourage proper use and care of equipment.
Maintain appropriate maintenance and repair logs.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
Follow required safe work practices, including lockout/tagout, PPE, confined-space safety, safe chemical handling, and fall restraints.
Immediately report food safety and food quality issues to management.
Comply with safety, food safety, GMP, and SQF requirements.
Work effectively in a team and communicate verbally and in writing.
Work in a fast-paced environment and perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, paid in installments subject to eligibility conditions.
Paid time off.
401(k) plan.
Health insurance.
Life insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Prescription drug benefits.
Stock Purchase Plan.
Company-paid life insurance.
Long-term and short-term disability benefits.
Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of employment.