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Technician 2- Refrigeration

Reser's Fine Foods · Pasco, WA · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$28.36–$36.87/hrFull-time

About the role

Reser's is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated foods for the supermarket and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser's has been a proud sponsor of good times at picnics, BBQs, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser's family of brands include Reser's American Classics, Main Street Bistro, Don Pancho, and more. Reser's operates facilities in the US, Mexico and actively supports the communities it serves.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • AD&D and life insurance
  • 401(k) with discretionary match
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off
  • Company paid holidays
  • Variety of voluntary benefit options

Job summary

Under moderate supervision, the Refrigeration Technician 2 is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and examining ammonia refrigeration systems, and in some cases boiler and air systems. The role requires performing preventative maintenance, responding to system interruptions, and flexibility to be on call for emergency repairs. Must be able to work and communicate with a diverse variety of individuals, including fellow technicians, supervisors, and clients, and assist with upkeep of critical documents.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, boiler, and air systems, as well as Process Safety Management (PSM)
  • Support PSM and Refrigeration teams to maintain all PSM, Refrigeration, and Safety documentation retention (SOPs, LOTOs, P&IDs)
  • Maintain preventive maintenance (PMs) of refrigeration systems, and in some cases boiler and air systems
  • Confer with operators; observe, test, and evaluate operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose root cause of malfunction
  • Disassemble machinery and equipment to make repairs
  • Perform daily chemical testing, log all test results, and adjust to maintain refrigeration and utility systems within established limits
  • Periodic use and maintenance of fitted full-face respirator
  • Assist with inventory control
  • Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Technical degree preferred
  • 2–4 years of experience required
  • Ability to perform tasks with little or no assistance or supervision
  • Ammonia Operator I certification required
  • Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) experience helpful
  • Ability to pass and maintain annual medical and pulmonary fit tests for respirator use

Skills

  • English/Spanish bilingual a plus
  • Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems and Process Safety Management (PSM) required
  • Proficiency with computers, mobile devices, and similar technology preferred
  • Experience in refrigerated food manufacturing plants
  • Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, and moving around systems

Physical demands and working conditions

  • Environment may be wet or dry; temperatures range from -20°F to 110°F
  • Repetitive pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, and lifting objects in excess of 80 lbs
  • Walking or standing for long periods; ascending and descending stairs and ladders
  • Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling
  • Schedules vary from 10–12 hour shifts; shift work required

Pay

$28.36 – $36.87 per hour

Schedule

Day shift. Schedules vary from 10–12 hour shifts; shift work required. Overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling may be required based on production demands.

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