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To feed a changing world, it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room, every Tyson Foods team member plays a key role in our success. That is where you come in. We are hiring immediately for a Refrigeration Technician.



Setting the table for your success:


At Tyson Foods, our team members' health and wellness are important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That is why we are committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family.



We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION!



Benefits include medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage; paid holidays; 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program. We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more!



This position works overnight, 12-hour shifts; 6 am-6 pm, or 6 pm - 6 am.


Job Description


This facility is a highly automated meat processing/packaging facility located in Kansas City, KS.


This position works overnight, 12-hour shifts; 6 am-6 pm, or 6 pm - 6 am. Rotating a two-week schedule with a 3-day weekend off every other week.


The pay for this position is between $29.00 to $41.45/hr


(Pay commensurate with experience)


With little to no 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:


Performing and consulting on robust preventative maintenance and refrigeration repairs.


Expertly 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.


Must assist and support training and development of more junior Refrigeration Technicians.


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


Other duties as assigned.


Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.


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


Frequent overhead work


Temperatures inside plant may vary from -25 degrees to over 100 degrees; outside work to will be required.


Basic math skills; percentages, fractions and measurements


Requirements:


Minimum of 6 months industrial refrigeration experience, graduate of an industrial refrigeration program desired not required(I.E. possess a RETA 1 Operator License or Operator 1 License). If there are no licenses, please include experience. Please list these on your application.


Must have Process Safety Management (PSM) experience.


Knowledge of Industrial Maintenance including Pneumatics, PLCs, Motor controls, and shop equipment operation desired.



Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.



Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No



Work Shift:



2ND SHIFT (United States of America)


Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.


Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.


We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.



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