Refrigeration Maintenance - Hutchinson, KS

Tyson Foods, Inc. • Hutchinson, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Refrigeration Maintenance team member ensures the safe and efficient operation of the manufacturing plant’s refrigeration, boiler, air compressor, and hot water systems. The role performs daily preventive maintenance, inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs on this equipment and its components, keeping them in operating condition to meet food-industry temperature standards. The position also requires following ammonia safety precautions and applicable regulatory requirements, participating as an Emergency Response Team member, following verbal and written procedures, and communicating effectively, including through technical writing. Other duties may be assigned.

This opening is for team members currently working at the Hutchinson facility or complex. Employees at other Tyson facilities should express interest through their local HR Partner. The facility operates seven days a week and produces Bacon Toppings and Tacos. The position has a rotating schedule from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; the posting also lists all shifts. Pay level is determined during the interview based on skills, knowledge, and experience. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible new hires, paid in two installments: $2,500 after 90 days and $2,500 after 180 days. Rehires are not eligible.

Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting and carrying 50 pounds or more; moving throughout production areas; standing, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs, changing work levels, twisting, squatting, reaching, pushing, and pulling; and working in temperatures between 30 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The candidate must be able to obtain SCBA certification and use a fully encapsulated chemical suit during an emergency, travel to training one to two times per year, and pass IIAR ammonia refrigeration training modules.

Internal applicants are subject to eligibility criteria based on employment duration, attendance points, and job-performance warnings. All internal candidates must document mechanical or HVAC experience in their application. Applicants are considered for refrigeration-level openings, with offers determined during the interview process based on skillset, knowledge, and experience.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of industrial maintenance experience.
• Electrical training.
• At least 1 year of ammonia refrigeration or HVAC operator experience.
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Experience working with anhydrous ammonia systems, including mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Ability to obtain SCBA certification and use a fully encapsulated chemical suit in an emergency.
• Ability to travel and attend training one to two times per year.
• Ability to pass IIAR training modules for ammonia refrigeration.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more and perform the physical activities described in the posting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in temperatures between 30 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Nice To Haves

• Ammonia Response Training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant refrigeration, boiler, air compressor, and hot water systems.
• Perform required daily preventive maintenance, inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs on plant systems and their components.
• Follow Tyson safety precautions and health-hazard procedures for ammonia.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state, federal, and local requirements, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair ammonia compressors (including HOWDEN, SULLAIR, and MYCOM), condensers, valve stations, heat exchangers, pump packages, liquid ammonia pumps, air units, refrigeration PLCs and control components, boilers, air compressors, and the hot water system.
• Keep equipment in suitable operating condition to provide temperatures required by food-industry standards.
• Participate as an Emergency Response Team member.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Use effective communication skills, including specification and technical writing skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan.
• Affordable health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Prescription drug benefits.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, paid as $2,500 after 90 days and $2,500 after 180 days; rehires are not eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed