Wayne Farms

2nd Shift- Refrigeration Technician

Alabama - Decatur Prepared Foods Plant

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago

About the role

Primarily responsible for maintaining, operating, inspecting, and repairing various types of ammonia refrigeration equipment for a poultry processing plant. Performs preventative and predictive maintenance; periodically tests and inspects to verify equipment is operating within manufacturer's specifications and tolerances; troubleshoots equipment problems
and repairs as needed. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

Under minimal supervision, manage the operations of the ammonia refrigeration compressor room, following blueprints and diagrams to diagnose complex problems and repair units
Perform predictive and preventative maintenance on compressors when needed and/or scheduled
Identify unsafe conditions; correct or report to appropriate personnel if unable to correct on own
Maintain a file of blueprints, operating manuals and procedures as needed

Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.)
Take and record required system readings
Pass NOCTI HVAC/Refrigeration test, Level 3 required

Minimum 3 years' experience in running, maintaining and repairing ammonia refrigeration equipment
Intermediate math and computer skills
Expert knowledge and understanding of all functions and components of ammonia refrigeration equipment
Thorough knowledge of relevant electrical and general mechanical systems
Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

This listing is sourced directly from Wayne Farms's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.