Refrigeration Technician

Jasper Products•Joplin, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Refrigeration Technician is responsible for maintaining and performing preventative maintenance on ammonia refrigeration systems. This role involves observing and testing system operations, dismantling, assembling, and installing refrigeration equipment. The technician will also be responsible for accurate and timely documentation of maintenance records, ensuring all repairs are documented clearly and legibly. Communication with other departments, management, and employees is crucial to notify them of any issues that may affect production efficiency. The technician will assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory, train operators on troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime, and stay updated on new technologies. A continuous improvement mindset is encouraged to identify opportunities for process improvements. The role also involves anticipating parts requirements, following purchasing procedures, and acquiring parts ahead of scheduled tasks. Maintaining safe working conditions and compliance with all health and safety regulations is paramount. Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements is expected. While the listed responsibilities are comprehensive, other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2 to 4 years of ammonia refrigeration systems or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems
Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
Able to use a variety of maintenance tools
Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs
Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
Able to work effectively in a team environment
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Basic computer skills
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in applicable field of study
Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures

Responsibilities

Maintain and perform preventative maintenance activities on ammonia refrigeration systems
Complete accurate and timely documentation of maintenance records
Observe and test system operation, using gauges, and instruments
Dismantle, assemble, and install refrigeration equipment
Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to supervisor
Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements