About The Position

The Refrigeration Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing the plant refrigeration system and assigned areas while maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures. This second-shift role involves mechanical refrigeration and electrical duties, adjustments and repairs, and safe use of ammonia and other equipment. The technician must tolerate extreme cold, hot, dry, and wet environments and may be required to work holidays or weekends, stay late, come in early when called, or cover other shifts.

Requirements

  • At least three years of industrial maintenance experience.
  • At least six months of documented mechanic work experience, or be a graduate of or current student in an industrial maintenance program. Training may combine experience from multiple employers, provided it totals at least six months.
  • Pass and maintain a pulmonary function test (PFT).
  • Be a member of the HAZMAT team.
  • Be able to use and train in a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
  • Remain clean-shaven at all times.
  • Understand industrial ammonia refrigeration operation and control-valve functions.
  • Work with fragile devices requiring precise attention; understand basic shop math and use precision measuring devices.
  • Read and understand blueprints; use basic hand and power tools.
  • Understand different types of pumps and their applications, with the ability to troubleshoot and rebuild them.
  • Understand basic AC and DC electrical theory, system wiring principles, and installation methods.
  • Understand compressed-air systems and apply troubleshooting and maintenance techniques.
  • Communicate and work well with others in a professional manner.
  • Be able to stand, walk, bend, stretch, turn, climb, push, pull, and carry more than 50 pounds as needed.
  • 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.
  • Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to Tyson policies and procedures.

Benefits

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