Ammonia Technician 3rd Shift

Saputo • Caledonia, WI

2d • 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, including working with outside contractors to troubleshoot and repair ammonia refrigeration systems, HVAC, water heating systems, and boiler/condenser water chemical systems. The technician will perform daily, weekly, monthly, and/or annual inspections of the refrigeration system, facility, and building, along with assigned work orders. Maintaining refrigeration logs and records documenting time, material, and parts is crucial. The role is responsible for housekeeping of all assigned areas, including the ammonia refrigeration engine room, maintenance shop area, and chemical/parts storage area. Timely work order execution based on assigned priority is expected. Operation of forklifts and aerial platforms is required, including completing daily Powered Industrial Truck Inspections to ensure safe operation and reporting any concerns to the maintenance manager or shift supervisor. Understanding and following Good Manufacturing Practices, Saputo's food safety, quality programs, and regulatory requirements is essential. Adherence to industry practices, SOPs, LOTO procedures, and other safety guidelines is mandatory. Promptly reporting all potential quality, food safety, and workplace safety hazards to the management team is required. Attendance and participation in all required training, shift meetings, and committees are necessary. The role requires working weekends and/or holidays based on business needs and task completion timelines. All other duties as assigned will also be performed.

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 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 50 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.
• 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, PSM, and RMP.
• Familiarity with process instrumentation and process drawings, and PLC’s.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in warehouse environment which includes but is not limited to: noise, cold temperatures, standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around material handling equipment and refrigeration system consistently throughout the shift.
• Physical lifting up to 50-lbs unassisted frequently throughout the shift.
• Wearing personal protective equipment and following all established procedures.
• Good visual acuity with the ability to distinguish colors.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Fine manipulation and hand dexterity, including ability to grip and squeeze; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years of relevant experience in food/dairy manufacturing.
• CARO or CIRO Certification preferred but not necessary.
• HMI/PLC troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and services on ammonia refrigeration system, HVAC, water heating system, and boiler/condenser water chemical system.
• Work with outside contractors to troubleshoot and repair ammonia refrigeration system, HVAC, water heating system, and boiler/condenser water chemical system.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and/or annual refrigeration system, facility and building inspections.
• Complete assigned work orders.
• Maintain 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.
• Competitive wages including: Pay $38.85 per hour (based on skill level)
• Additional shift differential opportunity
• Hourly bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Vision, RX Dental
• Paid time off
• Generous 401(k) Company Match

What This Job Offers

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