Refrigeration Technician - 3rd Shift - Enid, OK (Enterprise)

Tyson Foods•Enid, OK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring a Refrigeration Technician at its Prepared Foods Division facility in Enid, Oklahoma. The technician will work across facility areas to maintain equipment and support team member safety through troubleshooting, problem solving, and proactive upkeep. The work environment is fast-paced, with varying daily tasks, and the company emphasizes continued skills development. With moderate supervision, the technician provides maintenance support for ammonia refrigeration, HCFC, hot water, compressed air, and steam systems. The role includes preventive maintenance, repairs, emergency mechanical and electrical work, and troubleshooting plant equipment. Technicians are also responsible for reducing downtime caused by equipment and system failures. This is a third-shift position and requires participation on the Emergency Response Team after completing the required physical and training for Emergency Responder Technician Level certification.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of industrial/refrigeration experience or equivalent experience.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn and use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Effective communication skills and basic math skills, including percentages, fractions, and measurements.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds occasionally and lift 20 pounds frequently.
Ability to stand on a hard surface for up to 12 hours per day.
Ability to work in confined and elevated spaces; walk, climb, use ladders, operate a lift, bend, and stoop.
Ability to perform repetitive gripping, pushing, and pulling and frequent overhead work.
Ability to work in temperatures ranging from -25 to over 100 degrees inside the plant; outside work may also be required.
Ability and willingness to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not offered.
Must be able to pass a HAZ-Mat physical and complete the training required for Emergency Responder Technician Level certification.

Nice To Haves

Industrial/refrigeration maintenance diploma or current enrollment in technical school.
One year of industrial/refrigeration maintenance education or experience is noted as a plus.
Local candidates will be given priority.

Responsibilities

Maintain safe and effective operation of ammonia refrigeration, HCFC, hot water, compressed air, and steam systems.
Perform proactive maintenance and refrigeration repairs, including emergency mechanical or electrical repairs.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic plant equipment.
Apply troubleshooting skills to assigned production equipment and work effectively with plant personnel to meet plant and individual goals.
Read and interpret blueprints; repair air compressors and evaluate pneumatic systems inspection procedures.
Use knowledge of boiler theory and the basic eleven IIAR Basic NH3 Refrigeration schematics.
Complete the required HAZ-Mat physical and training to become certified as an Emergency Responder Technician Level, and participate on the Emergency Response Team.
Minimize downtime caused by equipment and system failure.
Use basic computer skills to log information, process daily work orders, complete required documentation, and learn and use the CMMS.