About The Position

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing the plant refrigeration system and assigned areas while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. The role is on second shift at the Monroe facility. Pay is based on experience, with an additional shift differential of $2. The technician performs mechanical refrigeration and electrical work, makes adjustments and repairs, and works safely with ammonia and other equipment. Duties involve industrial ammonia refrigeration, control valves, pumps, compressed-air systems, electrical systems, blueprints, precision measuring devices, and hand and power tools. Minor welding and fabrication ability is a plus. The work may take place in extreme cold, hot, dry, and wet environments and requires physical activity, including handling 50 pounds or more as needed. Holiday and weekend work, staying late, early call-ins, or covering other shifts may be required.

Requirements

  • At least three years of industrial maintenance experience.
  • At least six months of documented mechanic work experience in the application work history, or be a graduate and/or student of an industrial maintenance program; training can combine experience from multiple employers as long as the total is at least six months.
  • Must pass and maintain a pulmonary function test (PFT).
  • Must be a member of the HAZMAT team.
  • Must be able to use and train in a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
  • Must remain clean-shaven at all times.
  • Ability to work safely with ammonia and understand industrial ammonia refrigeration operation and control-valve functions.
  • Ability to perform mechanical refrigeration and electrical work and make adjustments and repairs.
  • Understanding of basic shop math and ability to use precision measuring devices.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints.
  • Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
  • Understanding of different types of pumps and their applications, with the ability to troubleshoot and rebuild them.
  • Understanding of basic AC and DC electrical theory, system wiring principles, and installation methods.
  • Understanding of compressed-air systems and ability to troubleshoot and apply maintenance techniques.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, stretch, turn, climb, push, pull, and carry 50 pounds or more as needed.
  • Ability to tolerate extreme cold, hot, dry, and wet environments.
  • Ability to work well and communicate with others in a professional manner.
  • Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

  • Industrial refrigeration experience.
  • Minor welding and fabrication ability.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the plant refrigeration system and assigned areas.
  • Perform mechanical refrigeration and electrical duties, including adjustments and repairs.
  • Use ammonia and other equipment safely.
  • Troubleshoot and rebuild pumps as needed.
  • Troubleshoot compressed-air systems and apply maintenance techniques.
  • Adhere to Tyson policies and procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
  • Work with others and communicate professionally.
  • Work holidays and weekends, stay late, be called in early, or cover other shifts when required.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plans
  • Health benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Prescription drug benefits
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