Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Tyson Foods; Amherst (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Refrigeration Maintenance Technician for 1st shift. Pay varies by experience; overtime potential and shift increases for other shifts.

You will perform skilled maintenance on ammonia refrigeration, plant systems, and equipment, with a focus on safety and efficiency. This role requires hands-on electrical/mechanical skills, adherence to GMPs, and the ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of mechanic work experience or graduate of industrial maintenance training program.
• CIRO/CARO certification or related field training preferred.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and HVAC is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Complete daily log sheets and report unsafe conditions.
• Maintain plant efficiencies and product quality and capacity.
• Assist in maintaining mechanical inventory.
• Support food safety programs and company policies.
• Follow GMP and safety policies; lubrication, power train, bearings, motors, gearboxes maintenance; forklift & pallet jack upkeep.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Ammonia refrigeration

HVAC experience

Industrial maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Education

CIRO/CARO certification or related training

6 months mechanic work experience or industrial maintenance training

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking a Refrigeration Maintenance Technician for 1st shift. Pay varies by experience; overtime potential and shift increases for other shifts.

You will perform skilled maintenance on ammonia refrigeration, plant systems, and equipment, with a focus on safety and efficiency. This role requires hands-on electrical/mechanical skills, adherence to GMPs, and the ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.