Maintenance Mechanic III

Wonderful Citrus • Mission, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Wonderful Citrus is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic III to repair and maintain machinery, mechanical equipment, HVAC and air-conditioning systems, and industrial ammonia refrigeration systems. Equipment includes engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, refrigeration units, ventilation systems, evaporative condensers, ammonia compressors, pumps, vessels, and production machinery.

The role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, electrical diagnosis and repair, and HVAC and industrial ammonia refrigeration system maintenance. The mechanic inspects system components, monitors operating conditions, responds to alarms, and assists with system startup, shutdown, pump-out, defrost, and emergency procedures. Work must follow company safety policies, applicable regulations, established work-order procedures, and Process Safety Management requirements.

The position is onsite and offers company benefits including an onsite cafe, gym, and clinic; medical, vision, and dental coverage; a 401(k); training and education reimbursement; paid sick, vacation, and holiday time; and Wonderful Giving, which allows employees to donate company money to a cause of their choice.

Requirements

• One to three years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or food-processing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical systems, including systems up to 480V.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school or occupational training.
• Experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration systems in a food-processing, cold-storage, or manufacturing environment.
• RETA CIRO, CARO, IIAR training, or equivalent industrial refrigeration certifications.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance on motors, conveyor systems, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, HVAC systems, industrial ammonia refrigeration systems, and production equipment, using diagrams, manuals, specifications, and P&ID drawings.
• Observe machinery, HVAC equipment, and ammonia refrigeration components in operation to identify causes of problems.
• Inspect used parts and determine dimensional changes using measuring instruments such as rules, calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems, including motors, photo-eyes, sensors, HVAC controls, thermostats, VFDs, motor starters, control circuits, and wiring systems up to 480V.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on air-conditioning, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Inspect HVAC and ammonia refrigeration components to verify proper operation and efficiency.
• Repair or replace defective HVAC and ammonia refrigeration components.
• Monitor refrigerant levels, system pressures, temperatures, oil and vessel levels, and equipment performance; check for leaks and make repairs in compliance with regulations and safety standards.
• Operate, monitor, and assist with maintenance of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems and their associated equipment and controls.
• Respond to ammonia refrigeration alarms and abnormal conditions, identify root causes, and take corrective action to support equipment reliability and product protection.
• Assist with ammonia system startup, shutdown, pump-out, defrost, and emergency procedures in accordance with company safety policies and Process Safety Management requirements.
• Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts; repair or replace parts, lubricate and clean components, and test equipment performance after work is completed.
• Set up and operate a drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Reduce downtime by informing production workers about routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
• Document completed work on work orders according to established procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and comply with procedures, regulations, environmental and refrigerant-handling requirements, and Process Safety Management requirements for industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.

Benefits

• Onsite cafe, gym, and clinic.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Continued training.
• Education reimbursement program.
• Paid sick time, vacation time, and holiday time.
• Wonderful Giving program, allowing employees to donate company money to a cause of their choice.
• Opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

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