St Joseph General Refrigeration Technician - All Shifts

Pay range is $32.98 to $36.43, depending on experience. There is a $0.85 shift differential

Earn up to a $5,000 Retention Bonus!

Job Purpose/

Summary:

With global sales of over $40 billion, Tyson Foods is one of the world’s largest food companies. Its portfolio includes $1 billion brands such

as Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, and Hillshire Farm®, and leading brands such as Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells® and State Fair®.

We are ardent

in our purpose to “Raise the world’s expectations for how much good food can do”. Our focus on people and innovation, makes Tyson Foods

a fulfilling place to work.

Our organization is searching for Maintenance and Refrigeration Technicians who can take us to the next level. The successful candidate

will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally across every area of our Facilities and influence company performance by maintaining

our equipment. Our Technicians are vital to maintaining our Team Member’s safety through problem solving and proactive upkeep. We have

a fast-paced work environment, where every day is different, and we invest in the continued growth and skills of our Technicians. Come be

part of our Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

With minor supervision provide maintenance support to ensure the safe and effective operation of ammonia refrigeration systems, HCFC

systems, hot water, compressed air, and steam systems. Must be able to safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned

production equipment and the ability to effectively interact with all plant personnel to accomplish plant and individual goals. Responsibilities

include but are not limited to performing robust preventative maintenance and refrigeration repairs, performing emergency mechanical or

electrical repairs, and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, pump, pressure, and hydraulic plant equipment. Understanding

boiler theory, RETA Operator I, and IIAR Basic NH3 Refrigeration schematics will be required for this role. Must be able to pass a HAZ-Mat

physical and pass the training to be certified as an Emergency Responder Technician Level and participate on the Emergency Response

Team. Also responsible for minimizing downtime due to equipment and system failure.

Requirements:

• Experience:
  
  3(+) years of industrial ammonia refrigeration experience or equivalent nce required

• Education:
  
  1 year of industrial maintenance experience education preferred (I.E. possess industrial maintenance diploma or

• currently enrolled in technical school) in lieu of experience;
  Certification and experience as RETA Operator 1 required;

• Certification as RETA Operator 2 and 3 preferred

• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic computer skills will be necessary to log information, to process daily work orders and to complete

• required documentation. Ability to learn and utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  The ability to communicate effectively and basic math skills are necessary to perform this job at a

• satisfactorily level

• Special
  
  Skills:

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. occasionally

• Ability to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day

• Ability to work in confined and tall spaces, walk, climb, utilize a ladder, operate a lift, bend and stoop

• Repetitive gripping, pushing and pulling

Temperatures inside plant may vary from
-25 degrees to over 100 degrees; outside work may be also be needed

Basic math skills; percentages, fractions and measurements

Knowledge of Industrial Maintenance including Pneumatics, PLC’s, Motor controls, and shop equipment operation desired

Requirements:

Refrigeration mechanics will present either a certificate or a license in ammonia refrigeration or steam boilers. Refrigeration trainees will require 1 year of experience in industrial maintenance or 6 months of industrial maintenance experince with industrial maintenance education( I.E, possess an industrial maintenance diploma, or currently enrolled in technical school).

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

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