Refrigeration Operator

The Pictsweet Company•Santa Maria, CA

7d•$34 - $39

About The Position

Operation, trouble-shooting, and repairing of ammonia refrigeration system equipment/machinery as per the Standard Operating Procedures and other approved industrial standards.

Requirements

Must have basic industrial maintenance experience
Must have demonstrated experience in performing basic electrical functions.
Ability to read in English and interpret documents such as safety rules/signs, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures.
Must be able to work 8 – 12 hr. shifts, 6 – 7 days a week (including weekends and holidays).
Must be able to work rotating shifts.
Knowledge in safely using power tools, hand tools, and other tools related to the operation of ammonia refrigeration.
Ability to obtain Pictsweet forklift certification.
stand
walk
use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
stoop, crouch, or crawl.
work in elevated areas.
work alone.
lift and/or move 50 – 150 pounds
work in outside weather conditions (extremely hot/cold temperatures)
exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
near moving mechanical parts
high noise level areas
elevated areas

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience a plus.
Vocational training preferred.
RETA certification preferred.
Refrigeration experience preferred but not required
Formal training may be required
Knowledge of hydraulics a plus

Responsibilities

Operates the refrigeration system compressors, defrosts systems, condensers, evaporators, pumps, valves, motors and other controls as needed.
Operates and maintains the facility steam boilers, auxiliary steam equipment and water treatment system.
Maintain screw compressors.
Repairs valves, fans, pumps, conveyor belts, air compressors, water systems, boiler systems and other related components as needed.
Operates the systems by observations of gauges, instrumentation, liquid levels, temperatures, and pressure systems as needed.
Repairs and replaces refrigeration components as needed.
Logs and keeps records of pressures, temperatures, gas, and water meter readings as needed.
Performs Preventive Maintenance on all related refrigeration equipment as requested and required by the Process Safety Management program.
Operates the ammonia refrigeration system in a safe manner as required by the Process Safety Management Program.
Follows all safety guidelines set forth by the Company.
Maintains work areas clean, neat and organized.
Assists other departments.
Will don personal protective equipment (PPE) before commencing work.
Performs other duties as assigned .