Ammonia/Refrigeration APPRENTICE

ConAgra Foods•Troy, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ammonia/Refrigeration Apprentice supports plant facilities operations by maintaining and repairing refrigeration, HVAC, and related plant systems. The role reports to the Plant Facilities Manager and works scheduled hours, including required overtime. The schedule is described as rotating 2/3 and 3/2 patterns, with shifts listed as 4:00 p.m.–4:30 a.m. or 4:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Pay starts at $35 per hour and is based on program progression. The apprentice works with the facilities team as needed and may travel to required training. The position is located in Troy, Ohio. The work includes troubleshooting and repairing equipment using ammonia or other refrigerants, conducting daily system checks, performing scheduled maintenance, and supporting or leading refrigeration team tasks. The apprentice is responsible for related repairs, parts requisitions, documentation, safety compliance, and maintaining clean work areas. The role requires regular attendance to meet production needs and the ability to move up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 2 years of refrigeration maintenance or related experience preferred.
HVAC certifications required.
Advanced troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of plant safety and GMPs.
Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
LOTO, PIT, and confined-space certifications.
Respirator training.
HAZMAT training and membership on the HAZMAT team.
Knowledge of IIAR, RETA, and PSM guidelines.
Ability to move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Commercial HVAC experience.
Industrial experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment involving ammonia or other refrigerants while following safety standards.
Perform daily checks on refrigeration systems and equipment.
Lead the refrigeration team to accomplish tasks or resolve issues.
Replace and repair boilers, ammonia systems, coolers, compressors, and HVAC systems.
Perform scheduled maintenance on evaporators and condensers.
Change and clean filters promptly.
Monitor, clean, and repair plant systems, including condensers, traps, and filtration systems.
Requisition parts and supplies.
Inspect and clean work areas using proper tools and procedures.
Complete required paperwork promptly.
Repair, support, replace, and modify machinery, wiring, and piping.
Maintain documentation required by OSHA and EPA, including logs, records, and checklists.
Work scheduled and assigned hours, including required overtime, and maintain regular attendance.
Work with the facilities team when help is needed.
Read blueprints, drawings, and plans; use knowledge of planned maintenance and complete work or purchase order requests.
Travel to training as required.
Complete other tasks as assigned.