Refrigeration Technician - Night Shift

Fresh Express • Salinas, CA

22h

About The Position

The Refrigeration Technician installs, repairs, replaces, and performs preventative maintenance inspections on, but not limited to, refrigeration equipment, chilled water systems, hydraulics, wastewater systems, Nitrogen generation, and air compressors.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Must work effectively in a team setting
• Effective communication skills
• Familiarity with preventive or reliability based maintenance
• Possess IIAR Industrial Refrigeration I
• Hands-on experience with cooling processes, ammonia refrigeration, vacuum pumps, refrigeration compressors, condensers, purging, and water treatment.
• Have mechanical experience with a good mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of electrical power maintenance (480V) and process controls troubleshooting (PLC level to the device level).
• Minimum 5 years minimum experience as refrigeration operator in a fresh food processing environment
• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED

Nice To Haves

• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems experience
• Experience with HVAC system operation and maintenance
• Food processing industry experience
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Cambodian)
• Ability to use Microsoft computer programs: Outlook, Word, Excel

Responsibilities

• In-depth knowledge of all tools and equipment applicable to trade
• Respond to emergency calls evaluates situations and takes corrective action.
• Work overtime when emergencies arise in order to prevent disruption of the facility.
• Maintains a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
• Operate CMMS system and demonstrates competency
• Effectively communicate with production and other mechanics to identify problematic areas of concern; provide and receive feedback and/or support through collection and analysis of information.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of the company's objectives including productivity, yields, food safety, quality, customer service, and cost goals. Supports achieving those goals.
• Perform daily inspections, emergency repairs, and routine adjustments; follows periodic preventive maintenance schedule. Participates in safety teams.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees