Smithfield Foods
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Refrigeration Boiler Technician - 3rd shift

Pay
$30 – $43 per hour
Location
Cudahy, WI
Listed
8 days ago

About the role

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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!

Benefits

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

  • Competitive Starting Pay - $30.16-$42.87/hr
  • $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift
  • Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
  • In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition reimbursement.
  • This individual will perform the duties of a Refrigeration/Boiler Technician and assist other maintenance personnel on his/her shift.

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows

  • Have High Pressure Boiler License; either ASOPE or NIULPE Power Engineer
  • Have or be able to attain RETA certification
  • Demonstrate strong safety leadership skills and follow safe work practices
  • Work as part of a team to plan and conduct equipment repairs
  • Conduct routine audits and equipment inspections
  • Demonstrate troubleshooting abilities
  • Maintain open and professional line of communication with operations
  • Respond to unplanned/emergency work requests in a timely & effective manner
  • Follow food safety and good manufacturing practices
  • Be highly motivated and able to work independently

Additional information

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.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and completion of a formal trades training program, or an equivalent number of years of education and maintenance experience.
  • Two years of industrial maintenance experience including comprehensive knowledge in three or more of the following areas:
  • RETA Certification
  • Ammonia Refrigeration
  • Engine & Boiler systems
  • Electricity & motor controls
  • Controls & instrumentation
  • PLC/software & hardware
  • Pneumatics & Hydraulics
  • Mechanical systems
  • Predictive/Predictive maintenance
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Site utilities
  • System analysis & troubleshooting
  • Pipefitting & welding
  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to work independently are also required for this position.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with a certification or degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance and/or related college or technical level course work.
  • This is a full time hourly position; all applicants should be willing to work all shifts (days/evenings/overnights), extended hours and weekends.
  • IndSPR-M/E
  • Relocation Package Available
  • Yes
Read the original posting

From Smithfield Foods's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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The Refrigeration Boiler Technician - 3rd shift posting at Smithfield Foods states compensation of $30 – $43 per hour. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Smithfield Foods's official career site.

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