MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - REFRIGERATION

Duties & Responsibilities

• Visually inspect, test and clean machinery and equipment
• Detected any malfunction of equipment, troubleshoot and diagnose problems, performing the repair to ensure high reliability
• Conducting daily rounds to observe and record temperatures
• Disassemble defective machinery and equipment, install new or repaired parts
• Perform regular and preventive maintenance, repairs, improvements and related project work on production equipment, facility and utility systems in accordance with maintenance standards, keeping a safe and sanitary work environment
• Work in conjunction with maintenance manager/Supervisor and team members, operations and sanitation supervisors to identify and correct any safety or equipment issues in order to facilitate a safe and problem free environment
• Provide on- and off-hour emergency response to major equipment issues & damage control
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Food Safety System

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma or Trade school study in Machinery, Industrial Machinery Mechanics, HVAC Mechanics, Ammonia, Glycol, etc. preferred
• 5+ years of experience as a maintenance mechanic or an equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the assigned work
• Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance programs
• Ammonia Refrigeration experience
• 3 years’ experience in electrical and welding (Not Essential, can be discussed in place of)
• Prior experience in a manufacturing / food manufacturing environment preferred