Industrial Refrigeration Mechanic - 3rd Shift - Hutchinson, KS

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We are raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer competitive pay and great benefits. This facility operates seven days a week and produces Bacon Toppings and Tacos. Leveling (pay) is determined during the interview process based on skillset, knowledge, and experience.

We are offering a $5000 sign on bonus for new hires. The bonus is paid out in $2500 following completion of 90 days and $2500 at completion of 180 days.
Rehires are not eligible for sign on bonus.

This position is a 6:00pm to 6:00am rotating schedule.

The Refrigeration Maintenance Technician will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the manufacturing plant refrigeration system, Boiler System, Air Compressors and Hot Water System. The technician will perform daily preventative maintenance tasks, inspections, testing, troubleshooting and repairs of the plant refrigeration, boiler, air compressor and hot water equipment along with its components.

• Assure that all safety precautions and health hazards with ammonia are followed per Tyson requirements.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local agencies, including but not limited to OSHA and the EPA.
• Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot and repair the following systems:
• HOWDEN, SULLAIR, & MYCOM Ammonia Compressors, condensers, valve stations.
• Heat exchangers, pump packages, liquid ammonia pumps.
• Air units, refrigeration PLC and all control components.
• Boilers.
• Air Compressors.
• Hot Water System.
• Maintain these components in the best operating condition to provide adequate temperatures required by Food Industry Standards.
• Participate as an Emergency Response Team Member.
• Understand and follow specific verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Use effective communication skills, including specification/technical writing skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• PSM experience.
• Experience working with Anhydrous Ammonia systems, including mechanical & electrical repairs. Ammonia Response Training preferred.
• Ability to obtain SCBA certification and use fully encapsulated chemical suit in emergency.
• Ability to travel and attend training 1-2 trips per year.
• Ability to pass IIAR Training modules for ammonia refrigeration.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs.

• Must be willing and able to lift and carry 50 pounds or more.
• Move from one area of production to another.
• Stand, stoop, climb ladders, change work levels, twist, squat, climb stairs, reach, push, pull, and move about the facility.
• Work in temperatures between 30-100 degrees Fahrenheit.

• 1 year industrial maintenance, electrical training and 1 year of ammonia refrigeration or HVAC operator experience.

• Rehires are not eligible for sign on bonus. Previously worked for Tyson have a minimum rehire waiting period of 90 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

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We provide our team members and their families with paid time off, 401(k) plans, affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits, and more.

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