Refrigeration Technician - 1st Shift - Fort Smith, AR (10300092) (120) 1

Refrigeration Technician

Bachoco Group is a leading multiprotein producer and one of the top ten largest globally, with over 38,000 employees. We offer a wide range of products, including chicken, eggs, pork, beef, pet food, and more. Through Bachoco USA, we deliver high-quality chicken products to the U.S. market, serving retail, food service, and national accounts through our fully integrated operations, including farms, hatcheries, feed mills, and processing plants.

Join us and be part of our success!

Position Summary:

Operates and maintains the ammonia refrigeration system: repairs and maintains spiral freezers, air units, boilers, compressors, CO2 system, air pressure, chilled water, and plant temperatures. Troubleshoots inoperable or malfunctioning machinery and supporting equipment to detect root cause. Listens for unusual sounds. Feels for unusual vibration. Communicates with users regarding what was observed or smelled. Dismantles inoperable or malfunctioning machinery and supporting equipment, installs new or repaired parts and reassembles the machinery or supporting equipment.

Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of the machinery and supporting equipment as part of the Preventative Maintenance Program. Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment. Monitors facility temperatures and makes adjustments as necessary. Must be able to attain and maintain required certification for the HAZMAT entry team. Must be able to attain and maintain a boiler license and complete document OSHA checks of internal boilers.

Other duties as assigned. This is a safety sensitive position.

An Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.