St Joseph General Refrigeration Technician - 3rd shift

Tyson Foods is one of the world’s largest food companies, with global sales of over $40 billion and a portfolio including $1 billion brands such as Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, and Hillshire Farm®, as well as leading brands like Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, and State Fair®. We are committed to our purpose of raising the world's expectations for how much good food can do, fostering a fast-paced, innovative work environment where every day is different. We invest in the growth and skills of our team members, offering a fulfilling place to work.

About the role

We are seeking Maintenance and Refrigeration Technicians to maintain and enhance our facilities' equipment, ensuring safety and operational efficiency. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, proactive problem-solving, and minimizing downtime due to equipment or system failures. Technicians play a vital role in maintaining team member safety and influencing company performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support for ammonia refrigeration systems, HCFC systems, hot water, compressed air, and steam systems with minor supervision.
• Apply troubleshooting skills to production equipment and interact effectively with plant personnel to achieve goals.
• Perform robust preventative maintenance, refrigeration repairs, and emergency mechanical or electrical repairs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, pump, pressure, and hydraulic plant equipment.
• Understand boiler theory, RETA Operator I, and IIAR Basic NH3 Refrigeration schematics.
• Pass a HAZ-Mat physical and complete training to become a certified Emergency Responder Technician Level; participate on the Emergency Response Team.
• Minimize downtime due to equipment and system failures.

Requirements

• 3+ years of industrial ammonia refrigeration experience or equivalent.
• 1 year of industrial maintenance education (e.g., industrial maintenance diploma or current enrollment in a technical school) may substitute for experience.
• Certification and experience as RETA Operator 1 required; RETA Operator 2 and 3 certifications preferred.
• Basic computer skills for logging information, processing work orders, and using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Effective communication and basic math skills (percentages, fractions, measurements).

Skills

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to stand on hard surfaces for up to 12 hours per day.
• Comfort working in confined and tall spaces, climbing ladders, operating lifts, bending, and stooping.
• Repetitive gripping, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures ranging from -25°F to over 100°F; outside work may also be required.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance, including pneumatics, PLCs, motor controls, and shop equipment operation, is desired.

Pay

Pay range is $32.98 to $36.43 per hour, depending on experience. A $0.85 shift differential is also provided.

Schedule

This role is for the 3rd shift.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plans.
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.