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Job Details:

Starting Pay: $24.10 (pay depending on experience)

Hours: 1st Shift 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. or upon completion of assigned duties

SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for running the ammonia refrigeration and chlorine systems with minimal supervision. Motive Power Technicians perform maintenance and repairs on the machines and equipment related to boilers and refrigeration and constantly monitor the status of the ammonia system in accordance with Process Safety Management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

• Installation and set-up of equipment as needed
• Monitor and make necessary adjustments to refrigeration system and related equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance checks and inspections of assigned equipment completing required documentation
• Provide pass-down to following shift Technician
• Assists experienced Technicians in troubleshooting of equipment and system, assisting with necessary repairs
• Completes shift log book and other required paperwork
• Assist within the department as needed
• Basic wastewater, facilities, and groundskeeping as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of Ammonia Refrigeration systems
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools
• Strong mechanical background required
• Able to identify industry standard parts
• Electrical experience required

• Able to operate safely and effectively working with and around moving machinery
• Ability to work around blood at times, indoors, exposed to marked changes in temperature and humidity
• Willingness to work weekends and overtime as required

            Education and/or Experience:

• Prefer minimum of 2 years’ experience in ammonia refrigeration
• Formal training program completion or certification can be used in place of experience requirement
• Training in electrical principals and troubleshooting

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to communicate effectively.

Physical Requirements / Environment: 

• Stand/Walk:  Continuously
• Lift/Carry: 
  • Frequently 1-10lbs
  • Occasionally 11-34 lbs
• Other Requirements:
  • Bend/Stoop, Squat, Crawl, Reach Above Shoulder, Crouch, Kneel, Balance, Push/Pull; Occasionally
  • Simple & Firm Grasping, Fine Manipulation required
  • Physical Environment: Continuously: Working around moving machinery, working in a damp, slippery and cold environment (Below 40° F)

External Requirement: Minimum of 2 years' experience in ammonia refrigeration preferred. Formal training program completion or certification can be used in place of experience requirement.

Rehire Consideration:

• Max of two (2) previous Tyson Employments to be considered for hire.

• 90 days (3 months) waiting period.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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