Refrigeration And Maintenance Techs

Jobtome; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k Savings Plan

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life insurance policy

On-the-Job Training Provided

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking experienced Refrigeration & Maintenance Technicians to support a poultry processing facility in Georgia. You will maintain industrial refrigeration systems, troubleshoot equipment, and perform preventive maintenance in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled environment.

The role requires hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, refrigeration, and electrical troubleshooting. Prior work in food processing or cold storage is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance or refrigeration is preferred.
• Experience in food processing or poultry environments is desirable.
• NH3 refrigeration experience is strongly preferred for refrigeration-focused roles.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial refrigeration systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on refrigeration equipment.
• Troubleshoot compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, valves, and controls.
• Monitor system pressures, temperatures, and operating conditions.
• Escalate complex electrical or PLC issues when needed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and safety inspections.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Refrigeration systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Read schematics

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Education

HS diploma or GED

Trade school certification

Technical certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical testing tools

Calipers & gauges

Job description

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Description

We are seeking experienced Refrigeration & Maintenance Technicians to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a poultry processing facility. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing industrial refrigeration systems, production equipment, utilities, and facility systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in a food-processing, manufacturing, industrial, or poultry environment and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled production facility.

Key Responsibilities in Refrigeration

• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial refrigeration systems.
  
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on refrigeration equipment and associated components.
  
• Troubleshoot compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, valves, controls, piping, and refrigeration systems.
  
• Monitor refrigeration system pressures, temperatures, levels, and operating conditions.
  
• Respond quickly to refrigeration alarms, equipment failures, and production-related maintenance issues.
  
• Maintain refrigeration systems in accordance with company safety procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
  
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and document repairs, inspections, and system conditions.
  

Mechanical & Equipment Maintenance

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain poultry processing and packaging equipment.
  
• Perform mechanical repairs involving bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, motors, pumps, conveyors, valves, and pneumatic systems.
  
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
  
• Diagnose equipment failures and identify root causes.
  
• Assist with equipment installation, modification, fabrication, and improvements.
  
• Maintain facility systems including doors, drains, pumps, utilities, and other plant infrastructure.
  

Electrical & Controls

• Troubleshoot basic to intermediate electrical problems involving motors, sensors, switches, relays, starters, and control circuits.
  
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
  
• Use electrical testing equipment safely and appropriately.
  
• Escalate complex electrical, PLC, or controls issues when specialized support is required.
  

Safety & Food Safety

• Follow all OSHA, company safety, lockout/tagout, PPE, and environmental procedures.
  
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, and GMP requirements applicable to a poultry processing facility.
  
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
  
• Properly document maintenance activities and safety-related inspections.
  
• Support plant compliance with applicable refrigeration, environmental, and food-safety requirements.
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
  
• Technical certification, trade school, or equivalent industrial maintenance training preferred.
  
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance or refrigeration experience preferred.
  
• Experience in poultry processing, food manufacturing, cold storage, or a similar industrial environment is highly desirable.
  
• Experience with industrial refrigeration systems, preferably ammonia (NH₃) refrigeration, is strongly preferred for refrigeration-focused positions.
  
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience.
  
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
  
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and electrical schematics.
  
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, meters, gauges, and other maintenance equipment.
  
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively to equipment breakdowns.
  

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Industrial ammonia refrigeration experience.
  
• RETA certification or equivalent refrigeration training.
  
• EPA refrigeration certification, where applicable.
  
• Electrical, HVAC, mechanical, or industrial maintenance certification.
  
• Experience with PLCs and automated production equipment.
  
• Welding/fabrication experience.
  
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems experience.
  
• CMMS/maintenance-management-system experience.
  

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined or difficult-to-access areas.
  
• Lift and carry maintenance tools and equipment.
  
• Work in cold, wet, humid, noisy, and temperature-controlled production environments.
  
• Work safely around moving machinery, refrigeration equipment, chemicals, and industrial equipment while wearing required PPE.
  
• Work around live and/or raw animal odors. xzgxqkn
  

Benefits Information

Benefits Eligibility Varies Paid Time Off 401k Savings Plan Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance FREE $25,000 life insurance policy with additional life insurance programs available Company Sponsored Purchasing Program Perks & Bonuses: On-the-Job Training Provided Weekly Pay Check Promotional Career Opportunities All required Personal Protection Equipment is provided Company Cook-Outs, Safety Rewards, Giveaways, etc. Come be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!