Refrigeration Maintenance Technician: Ammonia/RETA

Smithfield Foods; Springdale (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Education Benefit

Relocation Package Available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Ohio is seeking a skilled industrial Maintenance Technician to join our team. You will perform electrical, mechanical, and process-maintenance duties across a meat-processing facility, ensuring safety and food-safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include RETA-certified maintenance, equipment inspections, and repairing / planning preventive maintenance. The role requires flexibility across shifts and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years related experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing.
• Or 4 years direct experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance.
• Experience across RETA, ammonia refrigeration, engine/boiler systems, electrical controls, PLCs, pneumatics/hydraulics, machinery maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Have or be able to attain RETA certification.
• Demonstrate strong safety leadership and safe work practices.
• Plan and conduct equipment repairs as part of a team.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and audits.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting abilities.
• Maintain open communication with operations.
• Respond to unplanned/emergency work promptly.
• Follow food safety and good manufacturing practices.
• Be highly motivated and able to work independently.

Skills

RETA Certification

Ammonia Refrigeration

Engine & Boiler systems

Electrical controls

Controls & instrumentation

PLC/software & hardware

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Mechanical systems

Preventive maintenance

Maintenance planning

Site utilities

System analysis & troubleshooting

Pipefitting & welding

Machining

Metal fabrication

Basic computer skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

1+ years related experience in industry

4 years direct experience in maintenance

Certification or degree in mechanical/electrical/industrial maintenance

Tools

Industrial maintenance tools

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Ohio is seeking a skilled industrial Maintenance Technician to join our team. You will perform electrical, mechanical, and process-maintenance duties across a meat-processing facility, ensuring safety and food-safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include RETA-certified maintenance, equipment inspections, and repairing / planning preventive maintenance. The role requires flexibility across shifts and a proactive approach to problem-solving.