Refrigeration Maintenance Tech | $5,000 Sign-On
About The Position
The Refrigeration Maintenance Technician (1st Shift) performs daily activities that support the facility's refrigeration systems and related equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. This position is critical to safe and efficient operations through timely repairs, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of ammonia and CO2 refrigeration systems, HVAC units, and other cooling-related infrastructure. The Refrigeration Technician also supports production by resolving mechanical and electrical issues related to refrigeration and freezing equipment and participates in emergency response for refrigeration system issues as needed. This position is subject to applicable safety, food safety, process safety management (PSM), and company maintenance and reliability requirements.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems is required.
- Two or more years of industrial refrigeration, ammonia refrigeration, or industrial maintenance experience preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and perform physical tasks such as climbing, bending, and reaching.
- Ability to participate in the company HazMat team and support occasional overtime or weekend work for projects.
- Proficient in reading work instructions and using hand and power tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Nice To Haves
- CO2 refrigeration experience is strongly preferred.
- RETA certification (CARO or CIRO) preferred, or willingness to obtain with company support.
- Knowledge of ammonia and CO2 refrigeration system operation, maintenance, and repair.
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively during refrigeration alarms or emergency situations.
- Ability to troubleshoot refrigeration, HVAC, and cooling system issues.
- Ability to read and work from schematics, refrigeration flow diagrams, and electrical drawings.
- Working knowledge of VFDs, PLCs, and industrial controls.
- Ability to use CMMS software for PMs, work orders, and maintenance records.
- Knowledge of LOTO, PPE, and plant safety procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily inspections of primary compressors in the main plant and conduct refrigeration system inspections at the Frozen Storage facility three times per week.
- Maintain and repair ammonia and CO2 refrigeration systems, including compressors, evaporators, condensers, and control systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance and timely repairs on refrigeration, HVAC, and cooling systems across all facilities.
- Troubleshoot refrigeration, cooling, and heating issues to minimize production downtime and ensure system reliability.
- Support production by servicing freezing and packaging equipment tied to refrigeration processes.
- Interpret and work from schematic drawings, refrigeration flow diagrams, and electrical schematics.
- Utilize CMMS software to log maintenance activities, PMs, and work orders.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including motors, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, and industrial controls, as applicable.
- Follow all safety protocols, including LOTO and proper PPE usage.
- Participate in the company HazMat Response Team and maintain accessibility for emergency troubleshooting and system support.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $5,000 total, paid in installments: $1,000 at 30 days, $1,500 at 90 days, and $2,500 at 6 months of active employment.
- Company supports professional development and will assist qualified employees with obtaining and maintaining applicable RETA certifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
