About this role
Hormel Foods has an opening for an experienced Industrial Refrigeration/Boiler Technician. Successful candidates will work in our food processing production facility located in Tucker, GA, and enjoy competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package.
Job Responsibilities
- This position will perform preventative maintenance on assigned refrigeration boiler and compressed air systems (Freon, ammonia/other office related refrigerants, CO2 and steam)
- Install, modify, and repair industrial refrigeration systems and electrical controls
- Train refrigeration operators in corrective maintenance, dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components using electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems
- Practice safe handling of ammonia and steam in its liquid and gas state
- Maintain and update Emergency SOP
Minimum Qualifications
- Technical school diploma in Refrigeration or other Electro/Mechanical Field or 2 years of documented experience in the above the fields
- CARO (certified assistant refrigeration operator license)
- Ability to demonstrate skills in plumbing, welding, electrical and mechanical trouble shooting
- Ability to be on the Emergency Response HAZMAT Team
- Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision
- Physical: No restrictions prohibiting bending, twisting, climbing up to 30 feet and lifting up to 50 pounds or more
- Ability to wear a SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) and level A HAZMAT suit
- Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
- Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years' experience in Industrial Refrigeration Operations
- CIRO (certified industrial refrigeration operator license)
- Boiler license of 3 yrs. experience in High Pressure Boilers
- Freon Certified
Wages:
- $34.45/hour & yearly raise
- OT is earned on a daily and weekly basis
Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.
Other facts
About Hormel Foods Family of Companies
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, JUSTIN’S®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The Company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com.
What you'll do
- The technician will perform preventative maintenance on refrigeration, boiler, and compressed air systems, as well as install, modify, and repair industrial refrigeration systems. They will also train operators and ensure safe handling of ammonia and steam.
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