Refrigeration Technician - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Tar Heel, NC

4d•$24 - $32

About The Position

The Refrigeration Technician performs refrigeration and boiler technician duties and assists other maintenance personnel on their shift. The role includes maintaining and repairing equipment in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment, responding to emergency work, and supporting food safety and good manufacturing practices. This is a full-time hourly position requiring willingness to work all shifts, extended hours, and weekends. The posted hourly pay range is $24.05–$32.30, with a $0.50-per-hour differential for second and third shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience and/or training in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing; alternatively, 4 years of direct experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance.
Comprehensive knowledge in at least three areas of industrial maintenance, such as RETA certification, ammonia refrigeration, engine and boiler systems, electricity and motor controls, controls and instrumentation, PLC/software and hardware, pneumatics and hydraulics, mechanical systems, predictive maintenance, maintenance planning, site utilities, system analysis and troubleshooting, pipefitting and welding, machining, or metal fabrication.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work independently.
Willingness to work all shifts, extended hours, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Certification or degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance, or related college or technical-level coursework.

Responsibilities

Have or be able to attain RETA certification.
Demonstrate safety leadership and follow safe work practices.
Work with a team to plan and conduct equipment repairs.
Conduct routine audits and equipment inspections.
Troubleshoot equipment and systems.
Maintain open and professional communication with operations.
Respond to unplanned and emergency work requests in a timely and effective manner.
Follow food safety and good manufacturing practices.
Work independently and perform other duties as assigned.