REFRIGERATION SPECIALST, CRITICALLY CHARGED SYSTEMS

Welcome to Clyde’s Donuts!

Over a century ago, the Bickford family took ownership of Clyde’s Delicious Donuts. Since 1920, our company has grown to become a beloved name, known for our innovative and high-quality donuts that delight taste buds of all ages. Today, Clyde’s is a thriving, high growth, 4 th generation family-owned food manufacturer and a leading national supplier of donuts to the largest global retailers in mass grocery, convenience stores, and food service. Our Company is financially strong with a consistent track record of stability and growth under the careful leadership of the Bickford family. We invite you to consider a career with our special company.

Summary Of Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Ammonia Refrigeration Specialist with deep expertise in critically charged ammonia systems, including MRBraz and Bitzer packages. This role will lead our in-house preventative maintenance and troubleshooting program for eight (8) ammonia refrigeration systems (~50 TR each) used in food manufacturing.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for MRBraz and Bitzer ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, including compressors, evaporators, condensers, and controls.
• Monitor system performance and implement improvements to maximize uptime and energy efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with operations and safety teams to support production needs and emergency response readiness.
• Train and mentor internal staff on ammonia system awareness and safety protocols.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration systems, with a focus on low-charge/critical charge designs.
• Direct experience with MRBraz and Bitzer ammonia refrigeration packages.
• REQUIRED – RETA/ CIRO certification
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in food manufacturing or cold storage environments.
• Vibration analysis, oil sampling, and thermographic inspection experience.
• RETA/ CRST or CRES certification
  
  

Desired Personal Traits

• A self-starter with a strong work ethic who operates with a sense of urgency.
• Upbeat, calm, and steady demeanor working with people in fast paced environments.
• Enthusiastic about safety, quality and the customer experience.
• Principled, honest, ethical.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Collaborative with both the desire and ability to lead, train and mentor others.
  
  

We Offer

Compensation estimates are provided in good faith at the time of job posting. Job offers may vary based on the candidate’s education, certifications, job-related knowledge, skill, experience, geographic location, shift, and internal equity. Clyde’s may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• Target Hourly Wage: $65.00 to $80.00 per hour
• Position is eligible for annual bonus
  
  

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical plan options including HMO, PPO and HDHP with H.S.A
• Dental Plan. Two plan options.
• Vision plan.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability plans (Company paid).
• Group term life and AD&D insurance (Company Paid).
• Voluntary insurance plans Including life, AD&D, accident and critical illness.
• Generous paid time off benefits and 7 holidays.
• 401(k) plan including 4% matching contribution and immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Various leaves of absence programs for life’s emergencies.
• Clean, modern, and safe facilities.
• Company-provided uniforms and an annual safety shoe subsidy.
  
  

Sponsorship Not Available

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Clyde’s Donuts.

Work Environment and Job Physical Demands

These conditions are common to Industrial Maintenance.

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Exposure to extreme hot conditions on such equipment as operating fryers and extreme cold conditions such as blast spiral freezers.
• Exposure to noise, dust, and fumes.
• Standing and walking on slippery floors.
• Working in close proximity to equipment and other employees.
• Lifting of up to 50 pounds and movement of equipment.
  
  

Clyde’s Donuts is proud to be an equal opportunity/ reasonable accommodation employer.