Refrigeration Mechanic

General Mills•Wellston, OH

10h•Onsite

About The Position

As part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting production packaging and processing operations, sanitation, and participation in the startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment. The plant operation is 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This role involves creating high-quality foods, using technology in an industry-leading facility, and working with experienced teams. You will be challenged to get the job done right and gain skills for future opportunities. Responsibilities include following safety policies, providing technical support for equipment, maintaining facility equipment, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, conducting daily rounds of the ammonia system, troubleshooting pump recirculating and liquid transfer systems, training others on utilities systems, participating in Continuous Improvement initiatives, reporting unsafe conditions, assisting with training new employees, and performing additional related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Technical degree in industrial maintenance or related field
Continuing education in maintenance/technical skills
Computer Maintenance Management Systems experience
Demonstrated leadership ability
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including: standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required
Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment

Nice To Haves

Priority will be given to those possessing a current HazMat Technician Level Emergency Response Certificate and/or CIRO or CARO Certification through RETA

Responsibilities

Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
Provide technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modifications
Maintain facility equipment supporting production
Perform both uptime and down time preventative maintenance in adherence to the Master PM schedule
Perform correction maintenance work orders
Perform daily rounds/checks of ammonia system
Troubleshoot pump recirculating systems and liquid transfer systems
Train others on Utilities systems such as engine room, freezers, etc.
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives in order to increase platform performance
Report unsafe conditions to plant safety personnel
Assist with training new employees as needed
Attend meetings and trainings as required
Perform additional related tasks as assigned