Refrigeration Technician

National Beef Packing Co.•Tama, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is hiring a Refrigeration Technician for its Maintenance Team. This is an on-site, safety-sensitive position at the company’s production and packaging facility. The schedule is full-time over four days per week. The hourly wage starts at $25.50 and goes up to $35.50 depending on experience. Relocation assistance and a qualification bonus are available, along with a $2.50-per-hour perfect-attendance bonus. The technician operates, repairs, services, troubleshoots, and maintains plant boiler and industrial refrigeration equipment and systems. The role also covers other utility equipment and areas, preventative and corrective maintenance, safety-related assignments, and emergency response support. Candidates must complete a background check, be at least 18 years old, and be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available. Iowa Premium describes itself as committed to workplace diversity and equal opportunity.

Requirements

Proven work history in boiler and industrial refrigeration (B&E); experience in the beef industry is preferred.
Strong knowledge of RCM, including PMs, PDMs, and specialty training related to the RCM process.
Disciplined in industrial maintenance areas, including electrical, fabrication, fluid power, machining, mechanical, plumbing, welding, and construction.
Mechanical skills and understanding of basic machine functions.
Ability to use common tools such as hammers, saws, drills, and wrenches.
Basic computer skills.
Willingness to work and be on time when scheduled.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Exemplary safety record with a previous employer.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
General knowledge of plant layout.
Valid driver's license.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must successfully complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read, write, and speak English is preferred.
Proven boiler and industrial refrigeration work history in the beef industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate, repair, service, troubleshoot, and maintain boiler and industrial refrigeration equipment and systems, including compressors, condensers, blast freezers, ammonia pumps, evaporators, valves, piping, and instrumentation.
Perform periodic testing of ammonia detection systems.
Monitor and repair hot water heaters, water filters and reservoirs, and electrical control panels.
Repair and maintain utility equipment, including steam, water, air, and standby equipment, temperature controls, thermostats, meters, and temperature and pressure chart recorders.
Maintain ongoing improvement and upkeep of utility areas.
Maintain preventative and corrective maintenance policies, procedures, and reporting.
Perform HAZMAT team assignments as required and assist with the Emergency Response Program.
Perform other duties as assigned.