Ammonia/Refrigeration Technician

Conagra Brands • Troy, OH

7d • $42 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ammonia/Refrigeration Technician works at Conagra Brands’ Troy, Ohio location and reports to the Plant Facilities Manager. The schedule is 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. on a rotating 2/3, 3/2, 2/3 schedule, with required overtime. Pay is based on experience: Ammonia Tech I is $41.85 per hour and Ammonia Tech II is $44.07 per hour, plus a shift premium. The posting also lists a $1.50 shift differential. The technician supports plant production by maintaining and repairing refrigeration and related facility systems, completing scheduled maintenance, following safety and regulatory requirements, and maintaining required documentation. The role requires regular attendance and the ability to move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of refrigeration maintenance or related experience preferred.
• 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, following safety standards.
• Perform daily checks on refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Lead the refrigeration team in accomplishing tasks and resolving 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 appropriate tools and procedures.
• Complete required paperwork promptly.
• Repair, support, replace, and modify machinery, wiring, and piping.
• Maintain required documentation in accordance with OSHA and EPA requirements, including logs, records, and checklists.
• Complete work and purchase order requests.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and plans; apply knowledge of planned maintenance.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.
• Work scheduled and assigned hours, including required overtime, and maintain regular attendance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) and pension eligibility.
• Financial wellness programs.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Career development opportunities.
• Employee resource groups and team collaboration.
• Paid time off.
• Volunteer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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