Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance Tech

Dairy Farmers of America•Toledo, OH

16h•$48•Onsite

About The Position

Toledo Ice Cream has immediate job openings for skilled Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance Techs, responsible for ensuring the continued operation of machinery and ammonia refrigeration equipment in an electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements. Toledo Ice Cream is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 10,000 family farmers. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. At Toledo Ice Cream, we create novelty ice cream products and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy. By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of industrial refrigeration experience with ammonia or combination of experience and trade school.
Minimum one year experience in an industrial maintenance role, preferably food and beverage industry.
Minimum one year experience with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and/or HVAC.
Familiarity with safety procedures and regulations related to ammonia refrigeration.
Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift; occasionally required to climb or balance.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to work in a cold, wet environment with moderate to high noise volume.
May experience some exposure to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals or allergens.
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
CARO/CIRO or equivalent certifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the continued operation of machinery and ammonia refrigeration equipment in an electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements.
Inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time.
Perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs.
Present options and ideas to current processes or procedures.
Perform task and duties without constant supervision.
Work effectively in a team environment.
Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Handle basic hand tools.