Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

General Mills•Joplin, MO

9d•$34 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for performing specific preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, mechanical and electrical repair, and other tasks and techniques to keep refrigeration systems in operational conditions to meet production, refrigeration, storage, and shipping needs.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Working knowledge of industrial ammonia refrigeration
Working knowledge of 120/240/480-volt systems, HVAC, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Minimum 2 years of steam boiler experience
Minimum 2 years of electrical and/or mechanical maintenance experience
Minimum 2 years of refrigeration experience or equivalent education preferred
RETA Operator 1 and/or 2 certification is preferred but required at time of hire
Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required
Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment
Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and emergency events

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years of refrigeration experience or equivalent education preferred
RETA Operator 1 and/or 2 certification is preferred but required at time of hire
Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing manufacturing and refrigeration equipment or systems
Performing daily rounds/checks of ammonia system
Providing technical support and plant leadership for refrigeration equipment troubleshooting and modification
Learning, following, and engaging in Process Safety Management (PSM)
Performing both uptime and downtime preventative maintenance
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
Assist in training new employees