Ammonia Refrigeration Tech – Swing Shift + Benefits

Pilgrim; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid sick leave and vacation

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a maintenance professional to maintain, repair, and optimize ammonia refrigeration systems and related equipment. You will analyze, calibrate, replace, and rebuild components following established procedures, while upholding safety and process safety management standards.

The role requires ability to read gauges and precision instruments, direct and train operators, and work a swing shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-4 years of experience in ammonia or Freon refrigeration, boiler operations, and/or compressed air systems preferred.
• Clear understanding of refrigerant expansion and pressure-temperature relationships.
• Ability to direct and train operators.
• Working knowledge of departmental computer systems and PCs.
• Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Team membership is required.
• Must pass CARO and/or CIRO operator certifications, or be willing to obtain certification.
• Ability to read and use dial gauges, micrometers, and precision measuring instruments for alignment of motors, pumps, and related equipment.
• Ability to work in environments with exposure to CO2 vapors and chlorine.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, rebuild, and adjust ammonia refrigeration systems and related equipment.
• Analyze, calibrate, replace, repair, and rebuild equipment and machinery per procedures.
• Maintain personal tools and demonstrate safe use of hand tools and shop equipment.
• Provide personal hand tools to operate systems and perform preventive maintenance.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in the Process Safety Management (PSM) Team and respirator testing.
• Perform routine rounds and inspections across the ammonia refrigeration system.
• Safely isolate and pump down sections of refrigeration systems.
• Perform line opening procedures per safety protocols.
• Receive and transfer ammonia within plant systems as qualified.
• Perform routine maintenance on ammonia compressors and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical controls on refrigeration systems.
• Maintain engine rooms, compressor rooms, and roofs in clean condition.
• Work a swing shift schedule as required.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning after 60 days.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and company holidays.
• 401(k) with company match after one year, vesting per schedule.
• Career development through Better Futures Program with tuition assistance.

Skills

Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Team

Direct and train operators

Read gauges and precision tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pilgrim's is seeking a maintenance professional to maintain, repair, and optimize ammonia refrigeration systems and related equipment. You will analyze, calibrate, replace, and rebuild components following established procedures, while upholding safety and process safety management standards.

The role requires ability to read gauges and precision instruments, direct and train operators, and work a swing shift.