Ammonia Refrigeration Tech - Nights

About the role

To operate, troubleshoot, repair, and complete daily tasks of a large plant ammonia refrigeration, boiler, water, and air systems, as well as perform preventive maintenance on fire suppression, hydraulic elevators, and liquid nitrogen cooling systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, repair and complete daily tasks of a large plant ammonia refrigeration system: routine inspections, valve rebuilding, daily water treatment, valve replacement, overhauls on compressors, condensers, evaporators, chillers, freezing tunnels, ice cream freezers and associated equipment; perform equipment‑specific and large‑system pump downs.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair and complete daily tasks of a high‑pressure steam system: routine inspections, valve rebuilding, daily water treatment, valve replacement, overhauls on boilers, deaerator tanks, steam traps, condensate tanks and pumps and associated equipment; perform equipment‑specific and large‑system pump downs.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair and complete daily tasks of a compressed air system: routine inspections, valve rebuilding, daily water treatment, valve replacement, overhauls on compressors, air supply tanks, air dryers and associated equipment; perform equipment‑specific and large‑system pump downs.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair and complete daily tasks of a water system: routine inspections, valve rebuilding, valve replacement, overhauls on softeners, charcoal filters, RO machines and associated equipment; perform equipment‑specific and large‑system pump downs.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair and complete preventive maintenance on fire suppression systems following all applicable codes.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair and complete preventive maintenance on hydraulic elevators following all applicable codes.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair and complete preventive maintenance on liquid nitrogen cooling systems.

Requirements

• Ability to work safely and follow Standard Operating Procedures and the Mechanical Integrity and PSM programs.

Qualifications

• One year of WDI Ice Cream Plant Refrigeration Experience (previous relevant experience preferred).

Skills

• Basic knowledge of 3‑phase 480 V electrical components.
• Basic knowledge of electrical components such as solenoids, motors, circuit boards, and PLCs.

Benefits

• $7,500 hiring bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits that enhance health and financial wellness, including paid time off (PTO).
• Eligible for an annual incentive bonus based on company performance.

Pay

Starting rate for Tech 1 is $36.01 per hour. Skill progression potential leads to a top rate of $41.72 per hour at Tech 5. Night shift receives an additional $1.50 per hour differential.

Schedule

Approximate shift start time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Normal shift length: 10‑12 hours.