Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or food-processing environment.
• Trade school or occupational training is desired but not required.
• No certificates, licenses, or registrations are required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration systems in a food-processing, cold-storage, or manufacturing environment is highly desired.
• RETA CIRO, CARO, IIAR training, or equivalent industrial refrigeration certifications are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance on motors, conveyor systems, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC, industrial ammonia refrigeration, and production systems.
• Observe mechanical devices, HVAC equipment, and ammonia refrigeration components in operation and listen for signs of trouble to identify causes.
• Inspect used parts and measure dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems, including electric motors, photo-eyes, sensors, HVAC controls, thermostats, VFDs, motor starters, control circuits, and wiring systems up to 480V.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on air conditioning, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Inspect HVAC and ammonia refrigeration components to verify proper operation and efficiency.
• Repair or replace defective HVAC and ammonia refrigeration components.
• Monitor refrigerant levels, system pressures, temperatures, oil and vessel levels, equipment performance, and leaks; complete repairs in accordance with regulations and safety standards.
• Operate, monitor, and assist with maintenance of industrial ammonia refrigeration equipment and associated controls.
• Respond to ammonia refrigeration alarms and abnormal operating conditions, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with ammonia system startup, shutdown, pump-out, defrost, and emergency procedures in accordance with company safety policies and PSM requirements.
• Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts; repair or replace parts, and lubricate and clean components.
• Start and test devices, HVAC equipment, and ammonia refrigeration equipment to verify performance.
• Set up and operate a drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Reduce downtime by informing production workers about routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
• Document completed work on work orders according to established procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and comply with procedures, rules, regulations, environmental requirements, refrigerant-handling requirements, and PSM regulations for industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.

Benefits

• Onsite cafe, gym, and clinic
• Competitive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and 401(k)
• Continued training and an Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
• Wonderful Giving program, allowing employees to donate company money to a cause of their choice
• Opportunities for advancement