Job Function Statements – Essential Functions:

• Installs, repairs, replaces, and performs preventative maintenance inspections on, but not limited to, refrigeration equipment, chilled water systems, hydraulics, waste water systems, Nitrogen generation and air compressors.
• In depth knowledge of all tools and equipment applicable to trade
• Responds to emergency calls, evaluates situation 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 on safety teams.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Preferred qualifications/skills:

Physical Requirements: the employee is required to stand for extended periods of time (duration of the shift, 8 hours or more); walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; bend continuously; or crawl. The incumbent must be able to climb stairs and ladders or step up onto a platform several times throughout the shift; and is occasionally required to sit. The employee must be able to push/pull/lift and/or move 50 pounds. The incumbent must operate powered industrial equipment, hand and power tools skillfully and safely.

Work Environment: the employee is routinely exposed to wet/cold conditions of 34 – 36 degrees and also at times hot conditions; high, precarious places (ex: 25 feet above ground level for extended hours); and outside weather conditions (rooftop). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud, which requires hearing protection.

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  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).

Desired qualifications

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

Experience:

Minimum 5 years minimum experience as refrigeration operator in a fresh food processing environment

Education/Training:

Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED

3rd shift position