3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic I

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream•Tulare, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the repair and preventative maintenance of various systems including refrigeration, HVAC, boilers, air compressors, condenser systems, and waste-water treatment systems. The position requires a strong understanding of refrigeration design concepts, the ability to read and follow schematics, and to provide training to other team members. The role also involves utilizing construction and fabrication skills, ensuring mechanical integrity of the ammonia system, and participating in Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) elements. The Maintenance Mechanic I is expected to be an active member of the emergency response team and complete daily record keeping and reporting.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem solving skills.
Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.
High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience
Ability to understand refrigeration advanced 2-stage design concepts such as the “down flow” design as well as the traditional 2-stage refrigeration system design
Knowledge of the typical refrigeration cycle and of ammonia control valves and related piping as needed for safe service and repair
Must be able to read and follow basic and advanced drawings and schematics

Nice To Haves

One-year related experience

Responsibilities

Repairs and preventative maintenance of all the Refrigeration systems, HVAC systems, inspecting the equipment, and performing daily rounds to ensure compliance of our PSM and RMP policies.
Perform routine and breakdown maintenance of boilers, air compressors, condensers systems, and waste-water treatment system.
Provide informal and formal training for other Utility team members as required.
Utilize construction and fabrication skills.
Ensure PMs are completed in a timely manner and maintain mechanical integrity of the ammonia system per RMP/PSM guidance.
Develop corrective work orders as needed.
Be actively involved in all of the elements of the PSM/RMP programs.
Active member of the emergency response team.
Complete daily shift record keeping and reporting as required.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of “Best Safety Practices”.
Comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
Troubleshoot unsafe conditions and take appropriate levels of corrective action.
Take an active role to ensure that human safety is never compromised.
Utilize daily forklift safety checklist.
Demonstrate superior knowledge of all quality systems.
Comply with the Good Manufacturing Practices.
Complete and document all product quality checks (appearance, packaging etc…).
Complete and document all food safety checks as required by the plant HACCP program.
Complete and document all product quality checks as required by the plant MCP program.
Actively participate in preventing and correcting potential quality related issues.
Active participation in food safety investigations.