Refrigeration Technician — On-Call, Growth & Benefits

JBS USA; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

JBS Prepared Foods in California (Manteca) seeks a Refrigeration Technician to maintain CO2/refrigerant systems, perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and support site maintenance. The role requires hands-on expertise in welding piping, lockout-tagout safety, and working with A/C/D/C controls, with weekend/overtime availability.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least 3 years in refrigeration or industrial maintenance, strong communication skills, and comfort using

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in CO2/refrigerant systems or industrial maintenance.
• Experience with A/C and D/C control systems; hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willing to work weekends, overtime, and be on call.
• Haz-Mat certification desirable.
• Able to read and write in English.
• Follow safety rules and lockout-tagout procedures.
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and complete work orders and preventive maintenance paperwork.
• Maintain a log book of all breakdowns and corrective actions taken.
• Complete daily rounds on all equipment, including weekends and holidays.
• Schedule shutdowns of equipment and machinery for repairs and maintenance without disrupting production.
• Troubleshoot equipment mechanically and electrically.
• Weld and fabricate refrigeration piping to industry standards.
• Follow lockout-tagout (LOTO) procedures for all equipment worked on.
• Be a team player and ask for guidance when needed.
• Be on call when needed and able to work alone if required.
• Receive and follow training on LOTO, fall protection, confined space, hot work, and other training as needed.
• Order materials and parts for stock or repairs.
• Maintain clean mechanical rooms at all times.
• Work with outside vendors and technicians professionally.
• Assist maintenance technicians with mechanical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) activities.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

English literacy

Time management

Computer skills

Haz-Mat certification

Safety rules adherence

Education

High school diploma

Job description

JBS Prepared Foods in California (Manteca) seeks a Refrigeration Technician to maintain CO2/refrigerant systems, perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and support site maintenance. The role requires hands-on expertise in welding piping, lockout-tagout safety, and working with A/C/D/C controls, with weekend/overtime availability.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least 3 years in refrigeration or industrial maintenance, strong communication skills, and comfort using