Industrial Maintenance Mechanic- 3rd Shift- Portland, IN 47371
Tyson Foods · Mexican Original Portland Plnt - Portland, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Tyson Foods (food & beverage) in Mexican Original Portland Plnt - Portland, IN. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP
- 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 68 other live reliability postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 52%
- ✓ Team leadership 48%
- Welding 39%
- Root cause 22%
- Robotics 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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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.
Requirements
- ✓Must perform all positions of rotation, if applicable
- ✓Must be able to read information relating to the job including (but not limited to) work assignments, blueprints, equipment specifications, repair related information, etc.
- ✓Ability to perform basic math functions (adding, subtracting, multiplying, etc.) with use of calculator
- ✓Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Requirements
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical
requirements
- ✓The Team Member will flex/grip with wrists/hands
- ✓The Team Member will walk, bend, squat, and stand
- ✓Must be willing to lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis
- ✓The Team Member will work with heights up to 70 feet off of the ground on occasion
- ✓The Team Member will work in harsh environments for short periods of time (Ex: Heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, water, mud, etc.)
- ✓The Team Member will take and pass various tests regarding safety within 30 days.
Requirements
- ✓Must have a minimum of 2yrs of mechanic/maintenance work experience documented in work history section or be a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program.
requirements
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 more.
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Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
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Job Details
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for providing service to the facility in order to insure an efficient and effective operation and assist in keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production.
We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION!
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 more. https://www.tysonfoods.com/careers/benefits
Pay range for the position is $20.60- $33.25 / hr. ( based on the skills and experience ). There is potential to progress quickly within levels based on completed training and demonstrated skills on the job.
And knowledge
- •Responsible for troubleshooting and repairing machine breakdowns while also performing preventive maintenance and adjusting equipment.
- •Maintains accurate records on log sheets and in a computer-based system
- •Cleans up area after tasks and assists in keeping the shop clean and orderly
- •Checks out and accounts for parts used on the job
- •Ability to fill out work notifications, PM reviews and work order evaluations
- •Ability to assist Team Members while developing and maintaining positive professional relationships
- •Must be able to work a variable schedule and occasional holidays
- •Communicate with various departments on a regular basis
- •Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor
- •Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF
ATTN Prior Tyson Workers
Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.
Relocation Assistance Eligible
No
Work Shift
3RD SHIFT (United States of America)
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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical