Plant Maintenance Mechanic — Ammonia Refrigeration and Conveyors

Reddy Ice

Pay: $28-$33/hr

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About The Role Drive plant reliability by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing systems and facility assets. Support continuous improvement using lean principles and hands-on problem solving to reduce downtime and improve processing times. Pay Range $28-$33 Core Responsibilities Preventive maintenance: schedule, execute, and document PMs to sustain equipment health.Troubleshooting and repair: quickly diagnose faults and return equipment to service.Operations support: operate processing machinery as needed to stabilize throughput and reduce downtime.Technical documentation: read/interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals to plan and perform work.Water plant and refrigeration: support ice makers, compressors, heat exchangers, ammonia/Freon refrigeration, pumps, and condensers.Readiness: ensure equipment functionality and material availability; manage parts ordering and inventory.Quality checks: visually verify ice clarity, cube size, and hole spacing.Root cause: perform RCA and implement countermeasures; conduct basic data analysis to isolate issues.Facility care: minor building/grounds work (lightbulbs, painting, small structural repairs).Training: instruct and coach teammates on safe tool and equipment use for facility maintenance.Production support: assist with bagging product; occasionally direct workflow per equipment output.Electrical/electronic: perform basic maintenance tasks independently.Continuous improvement: lead/participate in Kaizen and value stream mapping; escalate CI opportunities to the Operations Manager.Safety: complete safety checklists (Safety/Risk Management); identify and correct industrial H&S issues; apply advanced electrical and chemical safety controls.Ethics: adhere to the Code of Business Ethics; model honesty, integrity, and personal safety.Other duties as assigned by management. Lean Culture Exhibit True North attributes—voice of the customer, respect for individuals, fact-based, no-nonsense communication, servant leadership, and a relentless CI mindset. Utilize VSM, Kaizen, A3, and related lean tools daily. Essential Mental Functions Comprehend English safety rules and technical procedures.Work alertly and safely without fatigue; respond quickly with sound judgment.Accurately estimate time/distance; retain and recall instructions rapidly.Maintain focus on cognitively demanding tasks; adapt to alarms and emergent conditions.Demonstrate consistent, proactive safety behavior; remain free from impairments affecting safe performance. Collaboration & Scope Internal: Plant Manager, plant employees, Regional VP, VP Engineering External: Vendors, contractors Supervisory responsibility: None. May help guide workflow at times. Maintain a professional demeanor with vendors, suppliers, and contractors. Demonstrate commitment to Reddy Ice’s values and priorities. Qualifications Required 6–8 years in industrial maintenance operations.One certification: Journeyman (Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical – State), Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (RETA), Certified Maintenance Technician Level III (International Maintenance Institute), or Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (SMRP). Preferred 8+ years in industrial maintenance operations.Two or more of: PLC Certification (Electronics Technicians Association International); Journeyman (Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical – State); Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (RETA); Certified Maintenance Technician Level III (International Maintenance Institute); Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (SMRP); High school diploma or GED. Working Conditions & Physical Demands Environment: office and plant areas; extremes of temperature; electrical hazards; ammonia; heavy moving equipment.Schedule: nights/weekends required; occasional travel; overtime as needed.Pace: fast, rapidly changing; requires stress management, collaboration, and complex problem-solving.Tools/strength: use hand and heavy electric tools; lift at least 45 lbs. Technical Proficiency PLC troubleshooting skillsMechanical troubleshooting skillsConveyor chain replacement Machines & Technologies Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)Conveyor systems