Manufacturing Refrigeration Technician

@ Koch Foods
Koch Foodskochfoods.com

Manufacturing Refrigeration Technician

Cedar Bluff, AL
Posted 2 weeks ago

About the job

A family-oriented company that offers on-the-job training, promotion opportunities, benefits, perks, and a focus on safety. The role involves maintaining refrigeration systems, troubleshooting, completing work orders, and working in various environmental conditions.

Requirements

  • RETA 1 or equivalent training
  • 1+ year ammonia system experience
  • 1+ year electrical circuit experience
  • Strong math skills
  • Technically savvy

Qualifications

  • Experience operating refrigeration systems
  • Ability to work in noisy, cold, or hot environments
  • Physical ability to lift 25+ lbs
  • Work around raw animal odors
  • Reliable and safety-conscious

Full job description

Shift

2nd Shift

Description

  • Maintain, repair, and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on refrigeration systems according to PM List and instructed by leadership.
  • Monitor system performance.
  • Replace components within the refrigeration's system, with safe LOTO procedures and in accordance with PSM program.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and recommend corrective action.
  • Complete work orders and PMs ensuring all performed work is logged into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) (APSM) daily.
  • Operate, maintain and troubleshoot ammonia refrigeration compressors, condensers, pumps, vessels, re-circulators, purgers, evaporators, valves, etc.
  • All other relevant duties to the job.


Requirements

RETA 1, or equivalent industrial ammonia refrigeration training such as Stellar, Frick, Lanier/GCAP, or employer training program 1+ year experience operating and maintaining Ammonia Refrigeration systems required. 1+ year experience with electrical low and high voltage circuits required. Strong math skills and technically savvy.

Physical Requirements

  • Constantly stand and/or walk throughout shift.
  • Exposure to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production lines.
  • Exposure to heat (99°F, 37°C) and cold (45°F, 4°C).
  • Exposure to damp, wet and cold environments.
  • Regularly lift 25+ lbs.
  • Work around live and/or raw animal odors.


Benefits Information

Benefits Eligibility Varies Paid Time Off 401k Savings Plan Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance FREE $25,000 life insurance policy with additional life insurance programs available Company Sponsored Purchasing Program Perks & Bonuses: On-the-Job Training Provided Weekly Pay Check Promotional Career Opportunities All required Personal Protection Equipment is provided Company Cook-Outs, Safety Rewards, Giveaways, etc. Come be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!
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