Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance Technician I- 1st and 2nd Shift

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team•Carol Stream, IL

2d•$34 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance Technician I for 1st and 2nd shift. This role involves operating, monitoring, and maintaining industrial ammonia refrigeration systems that support high-volume food production. The technician will also perform maintenance on high-pressure boilers, air compressors, and air handlers, as well as service HVAC and refrigeration equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. A key part of the role is troubleshooting mechanical and refrigeration issues to minimize downtime and following all safety procedures.

Requirements

Completed or working on a 2-year trades degree and/or 4 years of plant maintenance experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be 18 years of age
Able to read, write and speak English
Able to communicate and take direction from Sanitation Manager and communicate effectively with line workers, Leads, Supervisors and Plant Manager
Attention to detail
Legible record-keeping and data entry skills
Highly motivated, flexible and have creative problem-solving abilities
Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
High background in low voltage, 480 volt electric
Welding and fabrication
Full understanding of 3 Phase electrical, three phase motor controls
Troubleshoot AC & DC drives

Nice To Haves

Bilingual capabilities are a plus

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, and maintain industrial ammonia refrigeration systems supporting high-volume food production
Perform maintenance on high-pressure boilers, air compressors, and air handlers
Service HVAC and refrigeration equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations
Troubleshoot mechanical and refrigeration issues to minimize downtime
Follow and enforce IIAR, OSHA, and plant safety procedures
Perform work duties while not supervised and report them to their supervisor
Recognize when the refrigeration system is out of parameters and take corrective action to fix the issue