Mechanic Refrig Level A

Mountaire Farms; Selbyville (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eight paid holidays

Onsite health center

Medical plans

Dental and Vision programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mountaire Farms is seeking a Level A Refrigeration Mechanic for our Delaware facility. This role operates and maintains plant refrigeration systems, requiring RETA Level III certification and ongoing Level IV progress, with a focus on safe, efficient cooling operations.

The position involves a 4-day schedule, 6:00pm–6:30am, and occasional weekends. Candidates should have journeyman-level training and substantial hands-on experience in industrial maintenance to support continuous plant uptime.

Qualifications

• HS/Technical/Vocational training with journeyman and/or certifications in one or more disciplines.
• 5-7 yrs. Industrial Manufacturing or Skilled Trades experience.
• Level III RETA Certification, HazMat Trained, advanced knowledge to function as senior level mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control all plant refrigeration equipment and ensure preventive maintenance is completed.
• Complete work orders, assist other level refrigeration mechanics as needed.
• Repair, troubleshoot, maintain, inspect and adjust complex refrigeration processes for uninterrupted cooling.
• Adhere to safety requirements, including PPE, lockout/tagout and process safety management.
• Daily/Weekly reporting for all work completed, hours spent, and materials used.

Skills

RETA Level III

HazMat Training

Industrial Maintenance

Electrical Controls

Education

High School or Technical Vocational Training

Journeyman Certification

Job description

Job Description

Level A Refrigeration mechanics are Level III RETA Certified and completing/enrolled in Level IV. They independently operate and control plants refrigeration equipment, with advanced knowledge of theory and skills and electrical controls and applications. They repair, troubleshoot, maintain, inspect, and adjust complex refrigeration processes in the plant to provide uninterrupted cooling requirements. 4-day schedule 6:00pm - 6:30am, occasional weekends.

Job Description

Level A Refrigeration mechanics are Level III RETA Certified and completing/enrolled in Level IV. They independently operate and control plants refrigeration equipment, with advanced knowledge of theory and skills and electrical controls and applications. They repair, troubleshoot, maintain, inspect, and adjust complex refrigeration processes in the plant to provide uninterrupted cooling requirements. 4-day schedule 6:00pm - 6:30am, occasional weekends.

Required

Duties/Activities Required by Job

• Operate and control all plant refrigeration equipment, assure all scheduled preventative maintenance is completed as scheduled.
• Complete work orders as assigned, assist other level refrigeration mechanics as needed.
• Repair, troubleshoot, maintain, inspect and adjust complex refrigeration processes in the plant to provide uninterrupted cooling requirements.
• Adhere to all safety requirements, including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions. Lock out Tag out procedures and Process Safety Management related matters
• Daily/Weekly Reporting for all work completed, hours spent, and materials used

Educations/Experience Requirements

• H/S, Technical, Vocational or advanced schooling, formal training and/or general-level maintenance with journeyman and/or certifications in one or more disciplines.
• 5-7 yrs. Industrial Manufacturing or Skilled Trades, previous work-related experience, may include a combination of on-the-job and informal training
• Level III RETA Certification, HazMat Trained, Advanced knowledge of theory and skills to safely/successfully function as senior level mechanic.

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About Us

Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.

Mountaire Overview

Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Total Compensation

Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are:

• eight paid holidays
• Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers
• Dental and Vision Programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Retirement Planning with 401(k)
• Profit Sharing