Wayne Farms

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

Skills

  • 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

Company info

  • Pay starting at $33.95/hr
  • Benefits available on Day 1
  • On-the-job training

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