Lead Refrigeration Technician - 1st Shift Full Time - Amherst, OH 44001
Tyson Foods, Inc.

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Job Details:

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world's expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer great benefits and steady work.

We are seeking a Refrigeration Maintenance Lead for 1st Shift!

$5,000 sign on bonus after 90 days

**Earn up to $36.39 per hour**

Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for leading and coordinating the activities of the team directly involved with the operation and maintenance of the support systems for a manufacturing facility (Ammonia Refrigeration System, Compressed Air System and Steam System and all related sub-systems).
• This position is trained as a member of the facility's Hazmat Response Team and is required to meet physical requirements as a member of the Hazmat Response Team.
• Operate and maintain ammonia for refrigeration and perform routine preventative maintenance on refrigeration equipment, and make repairs as required to maintain proper food temperatures according to USDA and company standards.
• Maintain ammonia evaporators and their control stations to ensure adequate temperatures in specific areas to meet USDA and company standards. Maintain ammonia condensers to ensure efficiency and liquid levels in the ammonia vessels remain at the required points which completes the refrigeration cycle.
• Maintain boilers and steam controls to facilitate processing, cooking and sanitation processes based on USDA and production requirements.
• Conduct chemical testing to maintain appropriate levels in the water to allow optimum performance of equipment and to prevent scaling of the tubes.
• Maintain ammonia vessels and liquid pumps to adequately supply ammonia or oil or both to the appropriate areas to ensure that required temperatures are achieved as required per USDA and company production standards. Additional duties as assigned by management.
• Must be flexible regarding work hours & schedule, overtime required.

Requirements:

• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. frequently
• Ability to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day
• Ability to work in confined spaces, walk, climb, bend and stoop
• Repetitive gripping, pushing and pulling
• Frequent overhead work
• Temperature ranges from 40-75 degrees, wet/humid conditions, slippery floors in some areas
• Basic math skills; percentages, fractions and measurements

Qualifications: Must have a minimum of (2) years mechanic experience in the work history section of the application or a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program (can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least 2 years).

**At Tyson Foods, the safety of our team members is our top priority. For that reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their 45th day of employment. Successful applicants will need to show proof of at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on or before their start date.

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Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Work Shift:

1ST 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.

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