Refrigeration/Boiler Technician — Shift Diff, Training

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Education benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Refrigeration/Boiler Technician to join our maintenance team in Wisconsin. You will support high pressure boiler operations, safety protocols, and collaborative repairs on equipment across shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma or trades training, 2 years of industrial maintenance experience, RETA certification, and licenses; we offer competitive pay ($30.16–$42.87/hr), shift differential, health and retirement benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with formal trades training.
• Two years of industrial maintenance experience, with knowledge in RETA Certification, ammonia refrigeration, boiler systems, electrical controls, and instrumentation.
• Certification or degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance preferred.
• Willingness to work all shifts, extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high pressure boiler operations and assist with equipment repairs as part of a team.
• Conduct routine inspections, troubleshooting, and safety audits.
• Communicate effectively with operations and respond to unplanned/emergency work requests.
• Follow food safety and good manufacturing practices.

Skills

Boiler license

RETA certification

Safety leadership

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Pipefitting & welding

Electrical controls

Education

High school diploma or GED with trades training

Tools

Ammonia refrigeration systems

Controls & instrumentation

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Refrigeration/Boiler Technician to join our maintenance team in Wisconsin. You will support high pressure boiler operations, safety protocols, and collaborative repairs on equipment across shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma or trades training, 2 years of industrial maintenance experience, RETA certification, and licenses; we offer competitive pay ($30.16–$42.87/hr), shift differential, health and retirement benefits, and tuition reimbursement.