Refrigeration Maintenance - 1st Shift - Hutchinson, KS

Job Overview

The Refrigeration Maintenance Technician will ensure safe and efficient operation of the plant refrigeration system, boiler system, air compressors and hot water system. This position operates 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on a rotating schedule.

• Ensure safety precautions and health hazards with ammonia are followed per Tyson requirements.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal and local agencies, including OSHA and EPA.
• Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot and repair equipment including:
  • 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 and electrical repairs.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Familiar with preventative maintenance programs.
• 1 year industrial maintenance, electrical training and 1 year of ammonia refrigeration or HVAC operator experience.

• 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°F.

• Sign on bonus: $5,000, paid $2,500 after 90 days and $2,500 after 180 days.
• Rehires not eligible for sign on bonus.
• Relocation assistance:
  No.
• Work shift:
  
  1ST SHIFT (United States of America).
• Background check required for certain roles.
• Hourly applicants only: complete task after submitting application to be considered.

Tyson provides paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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