Refrigeration Maintenance Technician Hourly

JBS Foods • Dequeen, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Installs and repairs industrial and commercial refrigerating systems (ammonia) and equipment. This role involves laying out components, drilling holes, lifting and aligning parts, and assembling structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring harnesses, valves, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes. The technician will also cut, thread, and connect pipes, pump specified gas or fluid into systems, start systems, observe operation, and adjust mechanisms to control fluid level, pressure, and temperature. Responsibilities include dismantling malfunctioning systems, testing components, replacing or adjusting defective parts, insulating shells and cabinets, and installing wiring. The role may require wearing self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and working in extremely hot and cold environments.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass PFT and Fit test initially and annually thereafter and be on an active member on HazMat and MERT Teams.
• Satisfactory completion of the criminal background check.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Prior experience in Refrigeration systems or equivalent degree from a technical school. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply (common sense) understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

• Complete the Reta Operator 1 Certification within two years.

Responsibilities

• Lays out reference points for installation of structural and functional components.
• Drills holes and installs mounting brackets and hangers into floor and walls of building.
• Lifts or hoists and aligns components into position.
• Screws, bolts, rivets, welds, and brazes parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring harnesses, valves, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.
• Cuts, threads, and connects pipe to functional components and water or power system of premises.
• Pumps specified gas or fluid into system.
• Starts system, observes operation, reads gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure, and temperature in system.
• Dismantles malfunctioning systems and tests components.
• Replaces or adjusts defective or worn parts to repair systems.
• Insulates shells and cabinets of systems.
• Installs wiring to connect components to electric power source.
• Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) if required.
• Work in extremely hot and cold environment.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Base hourly salary rate of $18.15
• Perfect attendance incentive attendance bonus if qualifications are met of $2.75 per hour.
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED