What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refrigeration Mechanic I position at Schwan's Company?
Starting Pay: $27.00 per hour
Additional $2.00 shift differential from 3 p.m. -- 6 a.m.
Shift: 3rd
Hours: 11 pm -7:30 am
What We Offer
What You Will Do
Additional $2.00 shift differential from 3 p.m. -- 6 a.m.
Shift: 3rd
Hours: 11 pm -7:30 am
What We Offer
- Weekly Friday pay
- Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
- 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
- Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
- 3 Health Plans
- 2 Dental Plans
- 2 Vision Plans
- Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
- Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support
What You Will Do
- Conduct daily inspections and preventive maintenance on refrigeration equipment including air conditioners, compressors, evaporators, and freon units to ensure optimal operation and compliance with safety standards.
- Perform repairs and overhauls on ammonia refrigeration systems, including replacing motors, pumps, switches, safety controls, solenoids, and fuses across plant refrigeration areas.
- Maintain and monitor boilers, evaporators, and condensers, ensuring proper water treatment, airflow, and functioning of fans and glycol pumps.
- Assist with equipment setup/teardown, fabrication, and installation of new plant machinery, supporting major repairs and construction projects as needed.
- Adhere strictly to facility safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, and participate in Hazmat training and team activities.
- High school diploma or GED; two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred.
- Minimum of 0 to 1 year of related experience, ideally in an ammonia refrigeration environment.
- Knowledge of general refrigeration maintenance, electrical, HVAC, or plumbing, along with refrigeration maintenance boilers and ammonia compressors, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Qualify for HAZMAT certification and be able to obtain a boiler license.
- Ability to comply with all general safety policies and procedures in accordance with Company, Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
Salary : $2 - $27