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. The role performs mechanical refrigeration and electrical duties, makes adjustments and repairs, and works safely with ammonia and other equipment. The position requires an understanding of industrial ammonia refrigeration operations, control valves, pumps, compressed air systems, and basic AC/DC electrical theory and wiring principles. It also involves using precision measuring devices, reading blueprints, and using basic hand and power tools. Minor welding and fabrication ability is a plus. The technician must tolerate extreme cold, hot, dry, and wet environments and meet physical demands including standing, walking, bending, stretching, turning, climbing, pushing, pulling, and carrying over 50 pounds as needed. The role may require holiday and weekend work, staying late, early call-ins, or covering other shifts. Applicants must pass and maintain a pulmonary function test, be a member of the HAZMAT team, be able to use and train in a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and remain clean-shaven. This position is designated for team members currently working at the facility or complex.
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