What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ammonia (NH3) Refrigeration Mechanic - All Plants position at Echo Lake Foods?
$3,500 SIGN ON BONUS! [Openings at: Huntington, IN, Owensboro, KY, Burlington, WI & Franksville, WI]
Join a Leader in Breakfast Manufacturing
Echo Lake Foods LLC, has been producing high-quality breakfast foods for over 75 years. We’re growing and modernizing our facilities and we’re looking for skilled NH3 Maintenance Technicians to help keep our operations running safely and efficiently.
Position Overview
The Ammonia (NH3) Maintenance Mechanic ensures the safe and efficient operation of Echo Lake Foods’ industrial ammonia refrigeration and utility systems. This role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in compliance with IIAR standards, PSM/RMP programs, and company safety policies. Ideal candidates bring solid technical expertise, a proactive mindset, and experience in food or industrial manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
This is a hands-on industrial role within a refrigerated food production setting. Technicians may work in cold or wet conditions and must comply with all PPE and safety standards.
Why Join Echo Lake Foods?
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Join a Leader in Breakfast Manufacturing
Echo Lake Foods LLC, has been producing high-quality breakfast foods for over 75 years. We’re growing and modernizing our facilities and we’re looking for skilled NH3 Maintenance Technicians to help keep our operations running safely and efficiently.
The Ammonia (NH3) Maintenance Mechanic ensures the safe and efficient operation of Echo Lake Foods’ industrial ammonia refrigeration and utility systems. This role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in compliance with IIAR standards, PSM/RMP programs, and company safety policies. Ideal candidates bring solid technical expertise, a proactive mindset, and experience in food or industrial manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and maintain ammonia refrigeration systems, compressors, condensers, and controls.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance per PSM/RMP and IIAR standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues; respond promptly to alarms.
- Conduct daily inspections and maintain required documentation.
- Support PSM/RMP compliance, audits, and safety training.
- Assist with plant utilities (boilers, air compressors, HVAC, water systems).
- Partner with production and maintenance teams to ensure system reliability.
- Follow all safety policies, including LOTO, confined space, and chemical handling.
- High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
- 3 years of industrial ammonia refrigeration experience.
- RETA CIRO/CARO certification strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of PSM/RMP, IIAR, and refrigeration best practices.
- Ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Skilled in troubleshooting, mechanical repair, and CMMS use.
- Comfortable working in cold, wet, or confined environments and lifting up to 50 lbs.
This is a hands-on industrial role within a refrigerated food production setting. Technicians may work in cold or wet conditions and must comply with all PPE and safety standards.
Why Join Echo Lake Foods?
- Competitive pay with overtime after 40 hours
- Free preventive medical plan & telehealth
- Medical, dental, vision, and free life insurance
- 401(k) with 50% match up to 8%
- Paid vacation & holidays
- Clean, safety-focused work environment
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.