Refrigeration Technician

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages :

Competitive Starting Pay - $34.48

$0.25 / hr Shift Differential for 3rd Shift

Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

This individual will perform the duties of a Refrigeration / Boiler Technician and assist other maintenance personnel on his / her shift.

Core Responsibilities

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows :

Have or be able to attain RETA certification.

Demonstrate strong safety leadership skills and follow safe work practices.

Work as part of a team to plan and conduct equipment repairs.

Conduct routine audits and equipment inspections.

Demonstrate troubleshooting abilities.

Maintain open and professional line of communication with operations.

Respond to unplanned / emergency work requests in a timely & effective manner.

Follow food safety and good manufacturing practices.

Be highly motivated and able to work independently.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions .

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and completion of a formal trades training program, or an equivalent number of years of education and maintenance experience.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.

Two years of industrial maintenance experience including comprehensive knowledge in three or more of the following areas :

RETA Certification

Ammonia Refrigeration

Engine & Boiler systems

Electricity & motor controls

Controls & instrumentation

PLC / software & hardware

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Mechanical systems

Predictive / Predictive maintenance

Maintenance Planning

Site utilities

System analysis & troubleshooting

Pipefitting & welding

Machining

Metal fabrication

Basic computer skills and the ability to work independently are also required for this position.

Preference will be given to candidates with a certification or degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance and / or related college or technical level course work and Operator 1 Certification preferred.

This is a full-time hourly position; all applicants should be willing to work all shifts (days / evenings / overnights), extended hours and weekends.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Thisposition has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

IndSPR-M / E

Relocation Package Available

Yes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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