Refrigeration/Boiler Technician 1st/2nd Shift - St. Charles, IL
Smithfield Foods
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Details
Posted: 29-Aug-23
Location: St. Charles, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Salary: Hourly Rate Range $29.12 - $3
Salary Details:
Great Benefits and Great 401(K) Plan!
Preferred Education:
High School
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Internal Number: 29365, 29054
Your Opportunity
Employee is responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of thermal processing equipment in the facility. In addition to these skills, this individual will be responsible for safe and compliant operation of refrigeration, ammonia, HVAC and engine room processes.
Hourly Rate Range $29.12 - $38.40
Pay increase given once Ammonia Refrigeration certification achieved.
Core Responsibilities
Operate boiler system, ammonia refrigeration system, air compressors and wastewater treatment system
Follow written and verbal procedures to comply with company and governmental regulations
Work as a member of a round-the-clock team utilizing written, verbal and email communication
Read, record, and interpret data from gauges, computer programs and measurement equipment
Enter and retrieve information from a computer system; Microsoft Word/Excel, SAP, and Internet
Perform preventative maintenance tasks and inspections on all associated systems.
Perform basic mechanical repairs on all associated systems, (i.e., fans, pumps, valves, and motors)
Effectively troubleshoot the systems both mechanically and electrically.
Utilize schematics to aid in troubleshooting
Install all kinds of plumbing (not including welded lines)
Follow PPE requirements to work with hazardous chemicals, (i.e., acids, bases, anhydrous ammonia)
Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
Perform water testing for wastewater, boiler, and refrigeration system
Maintain and clean equipment and area
Provide feedback to help improve systems
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
Ability to work with or without supervision.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Effectively utilize measuring equipment
Knowledge of electrical and plumbing a plus
Prior experience reading schematics and hydraulic drawings, (Preferred)
May be required to work long hours and weekends
Ammonia operator I, II, III, RETA, PSM, Boiler I, II and license (Any preferred)
Capable of meeting the physical requirements of HAZMAT Technician.
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.