St Joseph General Refrigeration Technician - All Shifts

Tyson Foods
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 32.98 - 36.43 hourlyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 3+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Troubleshooting","Basic math"]

Maintain and troubleshoot ammonia refrigeration and related mechanical and utility systems to ensure safe, effective plant operations. Perform preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and troubleshooting across production equipment including pneumatic, pump, pressure, and hydraulic systems. Use boiler theory and NH3 refrigeration schematics, complete required documentation in a CMMS, and support the Emergency Response Team as an Emergency Responder Technician Level (after training/certification).

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Tyson Foods
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St Joseph General Refrigeration Technician - All Shifts

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Job Summary

Maintain and troubleshoot ammonia refrigeration and related mechanical and utility systems to ensure safe, effective plant operations. Perform preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and troubleshooting across production equipment including pneumatic, pump, pressure, and hydraulic systems. Use boiler theory and NH3 refrigeration schematics, complete required documentation in a CMMS, and support the Emergency Response Team as an Emergency Responder Technician Level (after training/certification).
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide maintenance support with minor supervision to ensure safe operation of ammonia refrigeration and related systems.
  • •Perform robust preventive maintenance and refrigeration repairs, and carry out emergency mechanical or electrical repairs.
  • •Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, pump, pressure, and hydraulic plant equipment to minimize downtime.
  • •Apply boiler theory and use NH3 refrigeration schematics (RETA Operator I/II, IIAR Basic) for assigned equipment.
  • •Interact effectively with plant personnel, process daily work orders, and complete required documentation in a CMMS.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 32.98 - 36.43 hourly
Perks:Paid Leave401kHealth InsuranceLife InsuranceDentalVisionPrescription Drug

Key Requirements

  • •3+ years of industrial ammonia refrigeration experience (or equivalent experience).
  • •RETA Operator I certification and experience required (RETA Operator 2 and 3 preferred).
  • •Knowledge of boiler theory and ability to understand RETA Operator I/II and IIAR Basic NH3 refrigeration schematics.
  • •Basic computer skills to complete documentation and log work orders, including learning CMMS.
  • •Ability to pass a HAZ-Mat physical and complete training to be certified as an Emergency Responder Technician Level.
Experience:3+ yearsIndustrial maintenanceAmmonia refrigerationEmergency response
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTroubleshootingBasic math
Certifications:RETA Operator IRETA Operator 2RETA Operator 3Emergency Responder Technician Level
Tech Stack:Ammonia refrigerationHCFC systemsHot water systemsCompressed airSteam systemsCMMSCMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)PneumaticsPLCMotor controlsIIAR Basic NH3 Refrigeration schematics

Company Brief

Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a global food company that produces and markets chicken, beef, and pork products, along with prepared foods and packaged protein brands for retail and foodservice customers.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Springdale, United States
Founded: 1935
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