Refrigeration & Boiler Technician — Growth & Great Benefits

Smithfield Foods; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

$1.00/hr shift differential

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Refrigeration/Boiler Technician in Wisconsin. The role supports boiler maintenance, equipment repairs, and safety-aligned operations across shifts. The candidate should hold a High School diploma or GED, a formal trades program, and RETA certification, with ammonia refrigeration experience preferred.

Relocation not specified. Benefits include health insurance and retirement benefits, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with formal trades training or equivalent maintenance experience.
• Two years of industrial maintenance with knowledge in multiple areas including refrigeration, boiler, controls, and electrical systems.
• RETA Certification required.
• Ammonia Refrigeration experience or certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to work independently are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain refrigeration and boiler systems.
• Plan and conduct equipment repairs with the maintenance team.
• Perform routine audits and inspections of equipment.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting abilities and follow safety practices.
• Communicate openly with operations and respond to urgent maintenance requests.

Skills

Safety leadership

Teamwork

Independent worker

Problem solving

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Formal trades training

RETA Certification

Ammonia Refrigeration Certification

Mechanical/electrical/industrial maintenance coursework

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Refrigeration/Boiler Technician in Wisconsin. The role supports boiler maintenance, equipment repairs, and safety-aligned operations across shifts. The candidate should hold a High School diploma or GED, a formal trades program, and RETA certification, with ammonia refrigeration experience preferred.

Relocation not specified. Benefits include health insurance and retirement benefits, with opportunities for professional development.