Boiler Refrigeration Technician - 1st Shift
About The Position
Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Competitive Starting Pay - $25.10/hr-33.50/hr Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance. SUMMARY: The Boiler Refrigeration Technician is responsibile for maintaining and troubleshooting the steam, air, water, drainage, and refrigeration systems. In addition to these skills, this individual will be responsible for safe and compliant operation of refrigeration, ammonia, HVAC and engine room processes. The employee would as function as a member of the HAZMAT/Process Safety Management Team. The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
- Ability to work with or without supervision.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Effectively utilize measuring equipment
- May be required to work long hours and weekends
- Capable of meeting the physical requirements of HAZMAT Technician.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of electrical and plumbing a plus
- Prior experience reading schematics and hydraulic drawings, (Preferred)
- Ammonia operator I, II, III, RETA, PSM, Boiler I, II and license (Any preferred)
Responsibilities
- Operate boiler system, ammonia refrigeration system, air compressors and wastewater treatment system
- Follow written and verbal procedures to comply with company and governmental regulations
- Work as a member of a round-the-clock team utilizing written, verbal and email communication
- Read, record, and interpret data from gauges, computer programs and measurement equipment
- Enter and retrieve information from a computer system; Microsoft Word/Excel, SAP, and Internet
- Perform preventative maintenance tasks and inspections on all associated systems.
- Perform basic mechanical repairs on all associated systems, (i.e., fans, pumps, valves, and motors)
- Effectively troubleshoot the systems both mechanically and electrically. Utilize schematics to aid in troubleshooting.
- Follow PPE requirements to work with hazardous chemicals, (i.e., acids, bases, anhydrous ammonia)
- Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
- Perform water testing for boiler and refrigeration system
- Maintain and clean equipment and area
- Provide feedback to help improve systems
Benefits
- Competitive Starting Pay - $25.10/hr-33.50/hr
- Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
- Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
- opportunities for career growth
- professional development
- tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
