Ammonia Refrigeration Technician - 2nd Shift

Pilgrim's; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance after

Paid sick leave and holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance via Better Futures

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Canton, Georgia, is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to maintain, repair, and optimize ammonia refrigeration systems and related equipment. You will work with a swing shift and support safety protocols within a busy plant environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with ammonia or Freon systems, ability to read gauges, and the training of operators. The position emphasizes safety, compliance, and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2-4 years of experience in ammonia or Freon refrigeration, boiler operations, and/or compressed air systems preferred.
• Understanding of refrigerant expansion and pressure-temperature relationships.
• Ability to direct and train operators.
• Willingness to serve as a Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Team Member.
• Capability to read and use dial gauges and precision instruments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, rebuild, and adjust ammonia refrigeration systems and related equipment.
• Analyze, calibrate, replace, repair, and rebuild equipment per procedures.
• Maintain personal tools and demonstrate safe use of tools and equipment.
• Supply personal hand tools for system operation and preventive maintenance.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Participate on the Process Safety Management (PSM) Team and maintain respirator fit testing requirements.
• 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 and ammonia systems.
• Keep engine rooms, compressor rooms, and roof areas clean and organized.
• Work a swing shift as required.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Boiler operations

HAZMAT awareness

Safety compliance

Equipment troubleshooting

Electrical controls

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dial gauges

Micrometers

Industrial shop tools

Job description

Pilgrim's in Canton, Georgia, is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to maintain, repair, and optimize ammonia refrigeration systems and related equipment. You will work with a swing shift and support safety protocols within a busy plant environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with ammonia or Freon systems, ability to read gauges, and the training of operators. The position emphasizes safety, compliance, and operational readiness.