Refrigeration Technician

About the role

The position involves operating and controlling plant refrigeration equipment, repairing, troubleshooting, maintaining, inspecting, and adjusting complex refrigeration processes to ensure uninterrupted cooling requirements. This role requires a Level III RETA Certification and is currently enrolled in Level IV.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control all plant refrigeration equipment
• Complete work orders as assigned
• Assist other level refrigeration mechanics as needed
• Repair, troubleshoot, maintain, inspect, and adjust complex refrigeration processes
• Adhere to all safety requirements, including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and Process Safety Management related matters
• Prepare daily/weekly reports for all work completed, hours spent, and materials used

Requirements

• H/S, Technical, Vocational, or advanced schooling, formal training and/or general-level maintenance with journeyman and/or certifications in one or more disciplines
• 5-7 years of industrial manufacturing or skilled trades experience, including a combination of on-the-job and informal training
• Level III RETA Certification
• HazMat Trained
• Advanced knowledge of theory and skills to safely and successfully function as a senior level mechanic

Qualifications

Education and experience requirements include formal training and/or certifications in relevant fields, along with practical experience in industrial manufacturing or skilled trades. Candidates should have a strong background in refrigeration mechanics and possess Level III RETA Certification.

Skills

Essential skills for this role include strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of electrical controls and applications is also crucial.

Benefits

Mountaire offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Eight paid holidays
• Medical plans with free onsite health and wellness centers
• Dental and vision programs
• Employee assistance program
• Retail planning with 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• Employee discounts on chicken sales and other partner services
• Tuition reimbursement
• Various career development programs

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

The schedule is a Day Shift (4 days/12 hours).