What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ammonia Refrigeration Technician 1st Shift position at Nor-Am Cold Storage, Inc?
Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:30pm, some weekend rounds may be required!
Common tasks
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
- Provide technical support and plant leadership for Ammonia refrigeration equipment troubleshooting and modifications.
- Develop and maintain a good working relationship with Team Leader, peers, team members, other leaders and managers, and corporate partners.
- Perform both uptime and downtime preventative maintenance in adherence to the master PM schedule.
- Perform corrective maintenance work orders.
- Perform daily rounds/checks of Ammonia system.
- Troubleshoot, maintain and repair manufacturing and Ammonia refrigeration equipment or systems.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives in order to increase platform performance.
- Resolve problems and conflicts in an acceptable manner that shows respect for the other person(s).
- Learn, follow, and be engaged in Process Safety Management (PSM)
- Perform additional related tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two years of refrigeration experience or equivalent education preferred.
- Must be able to pass a respiratory fit test.
- Possess minimum two years electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
- Working knowledge of industrial Ammonia refrigeration.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills.
- Mechanical, math, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
- Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including: standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces.
- Willing and able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends.
- Willing and able to adhere to all safety standards and wear all necessary personal protective equipment.
- Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment.
Why work for Nor-Am?
- Competitive Pay.
- Paid Time Off beginning day 1.
- Our Holiday List includes your birthday. No one should have to work on their birthday!
- Pay On Demand
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Free Financial Wellness Program
- 401k with company match
- Legal and Identity Protection Coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Kids in School? We supply backpacks and school supplies for our employees' school aged kids every year....backpack day is our favorite day of the year!
Experience
Preferred- 2 - 5 years: Ammonia Refrigeration Experience
- 5 - 10 years: Maintenance Experience
Behaviors
Preferred- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Equal Opportunity Employer
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