We are seeking experienced Refrigeration & Maintenance Technicians to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a poultry processing facility. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing industrial refrigeration systems, production equipment, utilities, and facility systems.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in a food-processing, manufacturing, industrial, or poultry environment and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled production facility.
Key Responsibilities in Refrigeration:
- Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial refrigeration systems.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on refrigeration equipment and associated components.
- Troubleshoot compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, valves, controls, piping, and refrigeration systems.
- Monitor refrigeration system pressures, temperatures, levels, and operating conditions.
- Respond quickly to refrigeration alarms, equipment failures, and production-related maintenance issues.
- Maintain refrigeration systems in accordance with company safety procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and document repairs, inspections, and system conditions.
Mechanical & Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain poultry processing and packaging equipment.
- Perform mechanical repairs involving bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, motors, pumps, conveyors, valves, and pneumatic systems.
- Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
- Diagnose equipment failures and identify root causes.
- Assist with equipment installation, modification, fabrication, and improvements.
- Maintain facility systems including doors, drains, pumps, utilities, and other plant infrastructure.
Electrical & Controls
- Troubleshoot basic to intermediate electrical problems involving motors, sensors, switches, relays, starters, and control circuits.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
- Use electrical testing equipment safely and appropriately.
- Escalate complex electrical, PLC, or controls issues when specialized support is required.
Safety & Food Safety
- Follow all OSHA, company safety, lockout/tagout, PPE, and environmental procedures.
- Follow food-safety, sanitation, and GMP requirements applicable to a poultry processing facility.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Properly document maintenance activities and safety-related inspections.
- Support plant compliance with applicable refrigeration, environmental, and food-safety requirements.