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Publix is Hiring a Refrigeration Technician, ON - Industrial Maintenance - Greensboro Near Greensboro, NC
Join the Publix Industrial Refrigeration team as a Refrigeration Technician! You’ll help service ammonia refrigeration systems in our refrigerated warehouses and manufacturing facilities to maintain a climate-controlled environment and keep foods and beverages fresh. Refrigeration Technicians perform preventive maintenance that incorporates industry best practices. They also troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment. Without our Refrigeration Technicians, Publix couldn't produce the volume and quality of products needed to serve our customers. One of the following positions is available: Refrigeration Technician Class A, B, or C. The position offered is contingent upon the qualifications and work experience of the candidate. Primary responsibilities for this position include the following:
maintaining and operating Industrial Refrigeration systems
conducting daily rounds to observe and record temperatures and humidity levels, and making minor adjustments
working from requests to repair and perform predictive and preventative maintenance procedures on ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems including, but not limited to compressors, pumps, fans, heat exchangers, glycol systems, various industrial utility systems, motors, and power distribution systems
handling or training of entry level refrigeration technicians including, but not limited to day to day operations, inspections and inspection techniques, basic repairs and repair techniques, and conformance to all state, local, and Publix regulations and policies
participating in improvement activities that include improving the process, improving the work, and making recommendations for enhancing the systems by prioritizing work and minimizing down time to production and refrigeration systems
performing general housekeeping duties such as cleaning and washing equipment, emptying trash, sweeping, mopping, and waxing machine room floors
other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
at least 18 years old
ability to obtain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 certification (within one year of his/her start date)
ability to obtain medical clearance to wear respiratory protection (air purifying respirators) within two weeks of accepting the contingent offer (requires maintaining facial hair in a manner ensuring the respirator fits properly)
ability to lift a minimum of 65 pounds
experience using hand tools
ability to supply and maintain hand tools to accomplish daily duties
ability to demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
ability to conform to all OSHA, PSM, HAZMAT, and Publix safety programs and regulations
ability to withstand walking, lifting, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, walking on roofs, and working in confined spaces
ability to learn and understand proper handling and recycling instructions for chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), and ammonia refrigerant
ability to safely replace mechanical and electrical components including motors, motor starters, switches, solenoids, pumps, refrigeration valves, compressors, and auxiliary refrigeration equipment
ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings
ability to generate and process work on a computerized maintenance management system
ability to demonstrate safe work habits
ability to interpret, understand, follow, and communicate instructions
ability to work in a fast-paced environment
ability to respond to unplanned breakdowns with a sense of urgency
excellent written and verbal communication skills
basic computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
basic math skills
self-motivated to work independently with little or no supervision
willing to assist other team members in other areas
ability to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours