Ammonia Refrigeration Tech (3rd Shift)

Saputo • Caledonia, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? This role involves scheduling and performing routine preventative maintenance and services with outside contractors to troubleshoot and repair the ammonia refrigeration system. It also includes performing routine preventative maintenance on HVAC, water heating systems, and boiler/condenser water chemical systems. The position requires performing daily, weekly, monthly, and/or annual facility and building inspections along with assigned work orders, and assisting with refrigeration system inspections and maintaining refrigeration logs and records. The technician will be responsible for housekeeping of assigned areas, including the ammonia refrigeration engine room, maintenance shop, and chemical/parts storage. Timely work order execution based on assigned priority is essential. The role also involves operating forklifts and aerial platforms, completing daily inspections, and understanding and following Good Manufacturing Practices, Saputo's food safety, quality programs, and regulatory requirements. Adherence to industry practices, SOPs, LOTO procedures, and other safety guidelines is mandatory, along with promptly reporting potential hazards. Attendance and participation in required training, meetings, and committees are expected. The position requires working weekends and/or holidays based on business needs and task completion timelines, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills.
• Must be able to utilize manufacturer equipment manuals, troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns, and read mechanical drawings.
• Must have the ability to run various computer applications that apply to the department and business to an acceptable degree, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Products, and CMMS program, manufacturing and maintenance software.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams.
• Must be able to successfully complete the Basic Ammonia Operator training within 6 months of job assignment.
• Basic Electrical knowledge to include NFPA 70e requirements.
• Able to meet physical demands required for the position (stand, walk, bend, stoop and climb; able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Able to work in cold environments and around moving equipment; good visual acuity with ability to distinguish colors
• Able to operate material handling equipment; perform pump rebuilds, sensor calibrations, PM’s
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• 2 Years associate degree in mechanical or HVAC and /or 2 or more years of relevant experience in food/dairy manufacturing preferred.
• Familiarity with Ammonia Refrigeration Systems preferred.
• Familiarity with process instrumentation and process drawings, PLC’s preferred.
• CARO or CIRO Certification preferred but not necessary
• HMI/PLC troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and services with outside contractors to troubleshoot and repair ammonia refrigeration system.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on HVAC, water heating system, and boiler/condenser water chemical system.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and/or annual facility and building inspections along with assigned work orders.
• Assist with refrigeration system inspections.
• Assist with maintaining refrigeration logs and records documenting time, material and parts.
• Responsible for housekeeping of all assigned areas; including ammonia refrigeration engine room, maintenance shop area, and chemicals/parts storage area.
• Timely work order execution based on assigned priority.
• Operate forklifts and aerial platforms as needed; complete daily Powered Industrial Truck Inspection, ensuring safe operation and reporting any concerns to maintenance manager or shift supervisor.
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Saputo's food safety, quality programs and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to industry practices, SOPs, LOTO procedures and other safety guidelines.
• Promptly report all potential quality, food safety, and workplace safety hazards to management team.
• Attend and participates in all required training, shift meetings and committees.
• Work weekends and/or holidays based on business needs and task completion timelines.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation and benefits that help you care for your family.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED