Refrigeration Technician Level 2
Job Description:
SHIFT: Day Shift
Starting pay: $24.00 – $26.00 DOE
The Purpose of the Refrigeration Technician is to safely maintain and support necessary repairs of our ammonia refrigeration equipment that optimizes facility safety and operational efficiency. This position is also responsible for.
Job Duties:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The Refrigeration Technician should have good working knowledge of ammonia systems, refrigeration and associated equipment and systems.
• Must be able to effectively start up and shut down plant refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Must be able to effectively troubleshoot issues with refrigeration equipment.
• Keep work orders, log books, and records current and properly documented.
• Choose the correct materials and equipment for each application. Use food grade materials in food contact areas. Sanitary weld in all processing area’s which must be cleaned and sanitized.
• Be able to safely troubleshoot and repair basic electrical problems.
• Be able to troubleshoot basic control problems.
• Follow all plant safety rules, guidelines and other policies including Good Manufacturing Practices (or GMP), lockout-tagout, confined space, etc.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Use forklifts, man-lifts and other mechanized equipment as necessary for each specific job.
• Work in a professional manner and maintain a professional working environment that could successfully pass an audit by customers or governmental agencies at any time.
• Work in cold environment – gloves provided (temperature 36-40 degrees).
• Work around chemicals – (including Chlorine, Quat, PAA).
• Work in a loud environment – hearing protection provided and mandatory.
• Ability to stand long periods of times
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to bend and stoop.
• Ability to work in a repetitive motion environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to distinguish color .
• Ability to have limited time away from work area (ready to begin work on time, return from breaks and lunches in a timely manner, reduced unnecessary time away from work area).
• Ability to sustain good attendance as outlined in the Crunch Pak attendance policy.
• Any other duties as directed by your Supervisor or Manager.
Qualifications:
• Capable of performing tasks that require bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, stooping, and climbing ladders
• Must be able to respond to occasional after hours needs related to refrigeration equipment.
• Must be qualified and physically able to constantly maintain respirator certification and wear a cartridge respirator regularly while performing job tasks.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Can identify all lines, valves and components related to the operation of the refrigeration system.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Must be able to learn and understand how to safely use chemicals and personal protective equipment (or PPE).
• 2+ years certification in refrigeration.
• Experience and understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) programs highly desirable.
• Bilingual English / Spanish desirable.