Refrigeration Technician - 2nd Shift

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Position range in Iowa $49k - $73k Per Year

Refrigeration Technician - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods

Occupation: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Location: Orange City, IA - 51041

Positions available: 1

Job #: R-2025-6978

Source: FileImport - Smithfield Foods

Posted: 6/25/2025

Expires: 2/11/2026

Web Site: diversityjobs.com

Job Type: Regular, Full Time

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

Competitive Starting Pay - $31.60-$33.60/hr

$1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift

ComprehensiveHealth Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

The purpose of Refrigeration Technician is to maintain, diagnose, repair, rebuild, adjust, perform preventive maintenance and install equipment within and around the facility so as to keep the production operational and have zero loss of production. This individual will perform the duties of a Refrigeration Technician and assist other maintenance personnel on his/her shift and will be responsible for all necessary paperwork and documentation as they relate to the job.

Core Responsibilities

Strong knowledge of basic mechanics

Knowledge of basic HVAC

Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration

Strong knowledge of drive components

Knowledge of selecting and maintaining bearings

Knowledge the operation of pumps

Knowledge of developing hydraulic troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of basic pneumatics

Knowledge of developing pneumatic troubleshooting skills

Install and replace bearing and shaft seals

Adhere to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lock out-Tag out procedures and Process Safety Management related items

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.QualificationsTo 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.

Strong reading, math, writing, analytical skills required and high school diploma or GED equivalent

Must be able to work weekends as needed

Must able to lift 100 pounds

Must be able to work in confined spaces

Must be able to pass a pulmonary function test

Must be able to work in -40 to degree temperatures

Must not be afraid of heights

Perform assigned tasks efficiently with minimum supervision

Work Environment & Physical DemandsThe work environment characteristics and physical described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Plant environment will include wet, damp, cold, slippery and loud conditions with moving parts, and vibrating parts.

Noise level in the work environment is usually loud when in the production area.

Occasionally lift ...For full information see follow application link.

Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.