3rd Shift Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - Refrigeration

This position works independently to ensure timely, effective coverage and maintenance of central utility systems (ammonia refrigeration, boilers/steam, compressed air, & water systems). The position also provides technical process support throughout the facility. The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of plant personnel is of significant importance within this position.

Responsibilities:

• Opens valves on equipment such as compressors, pumps, and condensers to prepare system for operation and starts equipment and auxiliary machinery.
• Observes temperature, pressure and ampere readings for system and equipment and adjusts controls or overrides automatic controls to obtain specified operation of equipment.
• Records temperature, pressure, and other readings on log sheet at specified intervals.
• Makes periodic inspection of equipment and system to observe operating condition and need for repair or adjustment.
• Repacks pumps and compressors, cleans condensers, and replaces worn or defective parts.
• Must work as a team player, ensuring product specifications are attained in a safe and efficient manner and communicate well with other team members.
• Must follow company’s GMP’s, SOP’s, Plant Rules and Policies.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Strives to satisfy the requirements of internal and external customers.
• Responsible for keeping work area clean.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years Industrial refrigeration/HVAC experience
• Working knowledge of basic industrial electricity and utilities
• Ammonia operator 1 (Garden City or equivalent) a plus
• Boiler and steam systems a plus
• Compressed air systems a plus
• Water (potable) systems a plus