Industrial Refrigeration Tech — Sign-On Bonus & Relocation

Smithfield Foods; Orange City (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Education benefit

Open to relocation support

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to join our team in a full-time role. You will plan and perform equipment repairs, conduct routine audits, and support safe, efficient production across multiple shifts.

The ideal candidate has RETA certification with strong knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, engine and boiler systems, and hydraulics. Excellent communication and independent work skills are essential, along with a commitment to food safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years in industrial maintenance or 4 years in related field.
• Experience in industrial mechanical maintenance in food manufacturing preferred.
• RETA Certification or related degree preferred; strong troubleshooting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct equipment repairs as part of a team.
• Perform routine audits and equipment inspections.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting abilities and safety leadership.
• Maintain open communication with operations and respond to urgent requests.
• Follow food safety and good manufacturing practices.

Skills

Safety leadership

Troubleshooting

Teamwork abilities

Independent work

Education

RETA Certification

Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial maintenance degree (preferred)

Tools

Ammonia refrigeration

Engine & boiler systems

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Controls & instrumentation

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to join our team in a full-time role. You will plan and perform equipment repairs, conduct routine audits, and support safe, efficient production across multiple shifts.

The ideal candidate has RETA certification with strong knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, engine and boiler systems, and hydraulics. Excellent communication and independent work skills are essential, along with a commitment to food safety.