2nd-Shift Refrigeration Technician — Hands-On Maintenance Pro

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Shift differential for 2nd shift

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Tuition/education benefits

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Sioux City, IA is seeking a Refrigeration Technician for 2nd shift to maintain and repair industrial ammonia refrigeration and related equipment. You will work as part of a team to plan, inspect, and service systems while adhering to strict safety and food safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 1+ years in industrial maintenance, or 4 years of direct maintenance experience. Relocation assistance and education benefits may be available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment.
• RETA Certification or related certification preferred.
• 4 years direct experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct equipment repairs as part of a team.
• Perform routine audits and equipment inspections.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and follow safety practices.
• Respond to unplanned or emergency work requests.

Skills

Safety leadership

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

RETA Certification

High school diploma or GED

Industrial maintenance experience (4 years)

Tools

Controls & instrumentation

PLC/software & hardware

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Machining

Pipefitting & welding

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Sioux City, IA is seeking a Refrigeration Technician for 2nd shift to maintain and repair industrial ammonia refrigeration and related equipment. You will work as part of a team to plan, inspect, and service systems while adhering to strict safety and food safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 1+ years in industrial maintenance, or 4 years of direct maintenance experience. Relocation assistance and education benefits may be available.