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Tyson Foods, Inc. Refrigeration Technician - Full Time - Kansas City, Kansas 66106 - R0319556-4330 in Kansas City, Kansas

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12921482 Job Details:

This facility is a highly automated meat processing/packaging facility located in Kansas City, KS.

This position works 12 hour shifts; 6 am- 6pm, or 6 pm - 6 am. Rotating two week schedule with a 3 day weekend off (Friday, Saturday Sunday) every other week.

The pay for this position is between \$26.55 to \$37.85/hr

(Pay commensurate with experience)

With little to no supervision provide maintenance support to ensure the safe and effective operation of ammonia refrigeration systems, HCFC systems, hot water, compressed air, and steam systems. Must be able to safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned production equipment and the ability to effectively interact with all plant personnel to accomplish plant and individual goals.

Responsibilities:

  • Performing and consulting on robust preventative maintenance and refrigeration repairs.
  • Expertly performing emergency mechanical or electrical repairs, andtroubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, pump, pressure, and hydraulic plant equipment.

{=html} <!-- --> - Understanding boiler theory, RETA Operator I, and IIAR Basic NH3 Refrigeration schematics will be required for this role. - Must be able to pass a HAZ-Mat physical and pass the training to be certified as an Emergency Responder Technician Level and participate on the Emergency Response Team. - Must assist and support training and development of more junior Refrigeration Technicians. - Also responsible for minimizing downtime due to equipment and system failure. - Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

  • Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. occasionally
  • Ability to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day
  • Ability to work in confined and tall spaces, walk, climb, utilize a ladder, operate a lift, bend and stoop
  • Repetitive gripping, pushing and pulling

{=html} <!-- --> - Frequent overhead work - Temperatures inside plant may vary from -25 degrees to over 100 degrees; outside work may be also be needed - Basic math skills; percentages, fractions and measurements

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 6 months industrial refrigeration experience, graduate of an industrial refrigeration program (I.E. possess a RETA 1 Operator License or Operator 1 License).Please list these on your application or resume.
  • Must have Process Safety Management (PSM) experience.
  • Knowledge of Industrial Maintenance including Pneumatics, PLC\'s, Motor controls, and shop equipment operation desired.

Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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