Refrigeration/Utilities Maintenance 1st Shift - New London, WI

Tyson Foods; New London (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Refrigeration & Utilities Maintenance Technician in New London, WI. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain refrigeration and utility systems to support production, food safety, and operational excellence.

The role involves working with steam generation, compressed air, water systems, and CMMS/SAP work orders, while adhering to safety and GMP/SQF standards. Willingness to learn and operate within a fast-paced manufacturing environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have basic troubleshooting and repair skills for industrial equipment.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance or completion of an industrial maintenance program.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain refrigeration and utility systems.
• Maintain steam generation, compressed air, water distribution, and related utilities.
• Install, inspect, and repair utility equipment with proper tools and testing equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Teamwork

Education

6 months mechanical maintenance experience

Industrial maintenance training program graduate

Job description

Refrigeration & Utilities Maintenance Technician

NewLondon, WI

Join Tyson Foods and Help Power a World-Class Operation

Are you a skilled maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems, solving problems, and making a real impact every day? Tyson Foods is looking for motivated team members to join our Refrigeration and Utilities Maintenance team in New London, WI.

In this critical role, you will help maintain the essential systems that keep our facility running safely and efficiently. From refrigeration and steam generation to compressed air and water systems, you'll be part of a team that supports production, food safety, and operational excellence.

Why Join Tyson Foods?

• Benefits starting on Day 1
• Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
• Stable employment with an industry-leading company
• Work on a variety of industrial utility and refrigeration systems
• Gain experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• On the Job Paid training and development opportunities
• Be part of a team that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Do

• Monitor, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain refrigeration systems and utility equipment.
• Maintain steam generation, compressed air, water distribution, condensate return, and related utility systems.
• Install, inspect, and repair utility equipment using the proper tools and testing equipment.
• Complete maintenance documentation and CMMS/SAP work orders accurately.
• Support preventative maintenance initiatives to ensure reliable operation.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Follow all safety, food safety, GMP, and SQF requirements.
• Respond to equipment issues and support emergency repairs when necessary.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to keep operations running efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support facility operations.

What We’re Looking For

• 6 months of mechanical maintenance experience, OR
• Graduate of an industrial maintenance training program.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins when needed.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds frequently.
• Stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods during a shift.
• Reach overhead and work at various heights.
• Climb stairs and access equipment safely.
• Work in wet environments and temperatures as low as 10°F.
• Work outdoors during varying weather conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of mechanic work experience documented in the work history section of the application or be a graduate of an industrial maintenance training program (can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least 6 months).

LOCATION IS NOT ACCEPTING REHIRES

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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