Job Description
1. Run facilities equipment such as but not limited to ammonia compressors, air compressors, air dryers, heat exchangers, boilers, glycol systems, filters, spiral freezers, HVAC units, pumps, DWAFT, blowers, etc.
2. Troubleshoot, repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment such as but not limited to ammonia compressors, air compressors, air dryers, heat exchangers, boilers, glycol systems, filters, spiral freezers, HVAC units, pumps, DWAFT, blowers, etc.
3. Troubleshoot, repair or replace devices such as but not limited to valves, filters, belts, bearings, pumps, hoses, pneumatic and basic electrical power components etc.
4. Perform and document rounds, logging of vital process and equipment information such is but not limited to temperature and pressure of ammonia compressors, boiler steam pressure, waste water effluent pH.
5. Perform and document work order repairs, inspections and adjustments as well as preventative and predictive maintenance tasks.
6. Ability to set up and operate equipment such as but not limited to meters, hand tools and small power tools.
7. Works closely with production, maintenance and warehouse personnel to effectively resolve and eliminate plant and process problems.
8. Responsible for daily communication of all pertinent information to department management.
9. Works in conjunction with maintenance technicians to cross train on system maintenance to obtain adequate coverage across all shifts.
10. Assist management in developing standard operating procedures, and duty cycles for all repairs and maintenance, relating to process and packaging equipment.
11. Required to interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals for systems being overseen.
12. Required to work at heights on scissor lifts, boom lifts, on top of silos, etc. while wearing appropriate safety gear.
13. Performs all other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.
14. Participates in plant safety, SQF2000, health and environmental programs.
Required: High School diploma. RETA I or equivalent.
Preferred: RETA II, PSM/RMP, or other additional refrigeration training
Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, bending, and climbing around equipment inside and outside of the facility. Employee must be able to work for extended times at heights above 20 feet. Employee must be able to regularly move or lift 50# loads.