Hormel Foods has an opening for an experienced Industrial Refrigeration/Boiler Technician. Successful candidates will work in our food processing production facility located in Tucker, GA, and enjoy competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Responsibilities

This position will perform preventative maintenance on assigned refrigeration boiler and compressed air systems (Freon, ammonia/other office related refrigerants, CO2 and steam)
Install, modify, and repair industrial refrigeration systems and electrical controls
Train refrigeration operators in corrective maintenance, dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components using electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems
Practice safe handling of ammonia and steam in its liquid and gas state
Maintain and update Emergency SOP

Minimum Qualifications

Technical school diploma in Refrigeration or other Electro/Mechanical Field or 2 years of documented experience in the above the fields
CARO (certified assistant refrigeration operator license)
Ability to demonstrate skills in plumbing, welding, electrical and mechanical trouble shooting
Ability to be on the Emergency Response HAZMAT Team
Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision
Physical: No restrictions prohibiting bending, twisting, climbing up to 30 feet and lifting up to 50 pounds or more
Ability to wear a SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) and level A HAZMAT suit
Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)

Preferred Qualifications

Three years' experience in Industrial Refrigeration Operations
CIRO (certified industrial refrigeration operator license)
Boiler license of 3 yrs. experience in High Pressure Boilers
Freon Certified

Wages:

$34.45/hour & yearly raise
OT is earned on a daily and weekly basis

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.