Refrigeration & Boiler Technician – 2nd Shift Premium

Smithfield Foods; Cudahy (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefit

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Refrigeration/Boiler Technician to join our maintenance team in California. You will support high-precision boiler and refrigeration systems, perform repairs, and work across shifts to ensure continuous production.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with trades training, RETA certification, and 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in related areas, including ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with formal trades training or equivalent maintenance experience.
• Two years of industrial maintenance experience in multiple areas listed.
• RETA Certification.
• Ammonia Refrigeration knowledge.
• Engine and boiler systems knowledge.
• Electrical and motor controls knowledge.
• Controls, instrumentation, PLC/software & hardware.
• Pneumatics, hydraulics, machining and fabrication basics.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work independently.
• Preference for related certs or degrees and full-time schedule including shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate as Refrigeration/Boiler Technician and assist maintenance on shift.
• Plan and conduct equipment repairs with a team.
• Perform routine audits and equipment inspections.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Maintain clear communication with operations.
• Respond to unplanned/emergency work promptly and safely.
• Follow food safety and GMP practices.
• Be highly motivated and able to work independently.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Safety leadership

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED + trades training

RETA Certification

Tools

Ammonia Refrigeration

Engine & Boiler systems

Electrical & motor controls

PLC/Instrumentation

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Refrigeration/Boiler Technician to join our maintenance team in California. You will support high-precision boiler and refrigeration systems, perform repairs, and work across shifts to ensure continuous production.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with trades training, RETA certification, and 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in related areas, including ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems.