Pilgrim's · 1 day ago
Refrigeration Maintenance Technician
Sumter, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPilgrim's is a company focused on maintaining efficient operations within their facilities. They are seeking a Refrigeration Maintenance Technician to maintain and operate heating and cooling systems, troubleshoot industrial boilers, and perform routine maintenance tasks.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMeat and Poultry
Responsibilities
Maintain and operate heating and cooling systems within the plant
Lays out reference points for installation of structural and functional components
Industrial Boiler operation and troubleshooting
Starts system, observes operation, reads gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure, and temperature in system
Dismantles malfunctioning systems and tests components
Replaces or adjusts defective or worn parts to repair systems
Verify readings in cases where conditions appear to be abnormal and record possible reasons for fluctuations or actions taken
Perform daily rounds and log readings into books and hand-held devices
Enter information into databases or software programs
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) if required
Electrical trouble shooting / control circuits equipment operation /control set up/ panel operating
Qualification
Required
Maintain and operate heating and cooling systems within the plant
Lays out reference points for installation of structural and functional components
Industrial Boiler operation and troubleshooting
Starts system, observes operation, reads gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure, and temperature in system
Dismantles malfunctioning systems and tests components
Replaces or adjusts defective or worn parts to repair systems
Verify readings in cases where conditions appear to be abnormal and record possible reasons for fluctuations or actions taken
Perform daily rounds and log readings into books and hand-held devices
Enter information into databases or software programs
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) if required
Electrical trouble shooting / control circuits equipment operation /control set up/ panel operating
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Prior experience in Refrigeration systems or equivalent degree from a technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Be able to complete the RETA Operator 1 Certification within two years
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
Preferred
RETA certifications in CARO, CIRO, and CRST (Certified Refrigeration Service Technician) a plus
Tig welding
Mig welding
Gas torch / Gas welding experience
Company
Pilgrim's
We are a global chicken and pork company.
Founded in 1986
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5B2023-09-27Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-04-08Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Dustin Dickson
💼 SENIOR DIRECTOR
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