HFC Atlanta - Industrial Refrigeration/Boiler Technician

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.