Refrigeration Technician

National Beef; Tama (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Attendance bonus $2.50/hour

Health/vision/dental benefits

401K with company match

Paid vacation after 1 year

Paid holidays/personal days/birthday

Employee meat purchase program

Paid life insurance

Job summary

Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company, is seeking a Refrigeration Technician in Tama, IA to join our maintenance team. This full-time, on-site role involves operating and repairing industrial refrigeration systems and related equipment in a beef processing environment.

The position requires experience with boiler and ammonia systems, strong maintenance skills, and a commitment to safety. Excellent benefits and a relocation option are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in boiler and industrial refrigeration (B&E) in the beef industry preferred.
• Proficiency with PMs, PDMs and RCM processes.
• Disciplined in electrical, fabrication, fluid power, machining, mechanical, plumbing, welding, and construction.
• Mechanical and basic machine-function understanding.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair, service, troubleshoot, and maintain boiler and industrial refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Test ammonia detection systems periodically.
• Monitor and repair hot water heaters, water filters and reservoirs; manage electrical control panels.
• Repair and maintain utilities like steam, water, air and standby equipment, including controls and meters.
• Maintain ongoing upkeep of all utility areas and preventative/corrective maintenance policies.
• Assist in HAZMAT assignments and Emergency Response Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

B&E refrigeration

RCM PMs/PDMs

Industrial maintenance

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Safety awareness

English reading/writing

Driver's license

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Refrigeration Technician

Job Locations

US-IA-Tama

Requisition ID

2026-5145

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Category

Maintenance

Overview

Are you interested in working a full-time schedule in only 4 days per week? Then Iowa Premium may be the place for you!

Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is looking for a qualified professional to join our Maintenance Team as a Refrigeration Technician. With competitive pay and benefits, safe and stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, Iowa Premium could become your next career move!

Hourly wage for this position starts at $25.50 per hour up to $35.50 per hour depending on experience.

Benefits

Relocation Package and Qualification Bonus available

• $2.50 per hour perfect attendance bonus
• Family-friendly benefits including health, vision and dental
• 401K Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid Vacation after 1 year of service
• Paid Holiday, personal days, birthday
• Employee Meat Purchase Sales
• Paid Life Insurance

Responsibilities

Refrigeration Technician position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operating, repairing, servicing, trouble shooting, and maintaining boiler and industrial refrigeration (B&E) equipment and systems for the plant. This includes compressors, condensers, blast freezers, ammonia pumps, evaporators, and all associated valves, piping and instrumentation.
• Performing periodic testing of ammonia detection systems
• Monitoring and repairing hot water heaters, water filters and reservoirs; as well as electrical control panels
• Repairing and maintaining utility equipment such as steam, water, air and standby equipment including temperature controls, thermostats, meters, and temperature and pressure chart recorders
• Maintaining ongoing improvement and upkeep of all utility areas
• Maintaining preventative and corrective maintenance policies, procedures and reporting
• Performing HAZMAT team assignments as required and assisting in the Emergency Response Program
• Performing other duties as assigned

This is a safety sensitive position. This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates for the Refrigeration Technician position should possess the following:

• Proven work history in Boiler and industrial refrigeration (B&E) in the beef industry preferred
• Strong Knowledge in RCM dealing with PMs, PDMs and specialty training related to RCM process
• Disciplined in areas related to industrial maintenance; electrical, fabrication, fluid power, machining, mechanical, plumbing, welding, construction
• Mechanical skills and understanding of basic machine functions
• Ability to use common tools such as hammers, saws, drills, and wrenches
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to work and be on time when scheduled
• Ability to read, write and speak English preferred
• Strong work ethic and eye for detail
• Exemplary safety record (with previous employer)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• General knowledge of plant layout
• Valid Driver's License

Physical requirements for this position are as follows:

• Climbing occasionally - Heights up to 50 feet
• Stooping occasionally
• Crouching occasionally
• Standing for 8 or more hours per day
• Talking
• Hearing
• Walking frequently
• Pushing frequently
• Pulling frequently
• Grasping frequently
• Repetitive motions frequently
• Lifting: 0 - 100#
• Environment: Hot and Cold
• Environment: Some exposure to the elements

Qualified candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete the background check.

Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Company Overview

Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company, is dedicated to being the premier supplier of premium family farm-raised corn-fed Black Angus beef. Our employees are key to our success. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production and packaging facility in Southeast Iowa. We strive to be a preferred employer in Tama County, whether it's measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the community. Come join our family!

National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, or status as a disabled individual.