Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift - South Hutchinson, KS

Tyson Foods, Inc.•South Hutchinson, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic will ensure the safe and efficient operation, perform preventative maintenance tasks, conduct inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs of the manufacturing plant's refrigeration system, boiler system, air compressors, and hot water system. This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex only. Team members interested in transferring into this position from another Tyson facility should express interest through their local HR Partner.

Requirements

Current Maintenance Team Members or Production Team Member must have completed 90-day probationary period and have less than four (4) attendance points.
No written warnings for job performance in the previous six (6) months.
Or Current production Team Members who have completed 30 days of employment but less than 90-day probation.
Must have less than two (2) attendance points and no written warnings for job performance.
All internal candidates must document their mechanical or HVAC experience within their application.
Have the ability to understand and follow specific verbal and written instructions and procedures.
Have effective communications skills, including specification/technical writing skills.
Are familiar with preventative maintenance programs.
Can complete all required training for the job.
Have experience working with Anhydrous Ammonia systems, including mechanical & electrical repairs (Ammonia Response Training preferred).
ARE able to obtain SCBA certification and use fully encapsulated chemical suit in emergency.
ARE able to travel and attend training (1-2 trips per year).
ARE able to pass IIAR Training modules for ammonia refrigeration.
Have PSM experience.
Must be willing and able to lift and carry 50 pounds or more.
The Team Member will walk or stand on hard floors for 8-12 hour days.
The Team Member will regularly be required to stand, stoop, climb ladders, change work levels, twist, squat, climb stairs, reach, push, pull, and move about the facility.
The Team Member will move from one area of production to another.
The Team Member will work in a cold, damp to hot environment.

Nice To Haves

Ammonia Response Training preferred.

Responsibilities

Assure that all safety precautions and health hazards with ammonia are followed per Tyson requirements.
Ensure compliance with state, federal and local agencies, including but not limited to OSHA and the EPA.
Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot and repair the following: HOWDEN, SULLAIR, & MYCOM Ammonia Compressors, condensers, valve stations.
Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot and repair: Heat exchangers, pump packages, liquid ammonia pumps.
Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot and repair: Air units, refrigeration PLC and all control components.
Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot and repair: Boilers.
Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot and repair: Air Compressors.
Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot and repair: Hot Water System.
Maintain these components in the best operating condition to provide adequate temperatures required by Food Industry Standards.
Participate as an Emergency Response Team Member.
Perform other duties as assigned.