Case Farms, LLC
Shift: Full-time
[Source: BeBee] OVERVIEW The Refrigeration Technician is primarily responsible for maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and adjusting refrigeration, boiler, and compressed air equipment. Responsible for analyzing, calibrating, replacing, repairing, or rebuilding all refrigeration equipment and machinery within guidelines. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS Perform routine maintenance on ammonia compressors, air compressors, ammonia liquid pumps, ammonia system controls, refrigeration system condensers, air system drying equipment, and air system controls. Perform routine maintenance on Miura Steam Boilers and associated equipment, Hot Water Systems, HVAC Equipment, Air Compressors, Auger Chillers, Water Pumps, along with all support and building services. Ability to read schematics, as-built drawings, and P&ID Drawings. Ability to read as well as understand instructions for a broad range of mechanical, electronic, electrical, manual and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Perform basic fabrications as needed. Safely isolate and pump down any section of all systems and perform line opening procedures. Receive or transfer ammonia in all plant systems. Formal Training in Ammonia Refrigeration is preferred; OJT along with schooling will be provided for candidates with the right qualifications. As part of the maintenance mechanics, the team associate will be required to perform basic mechanical troubleshooting, repairs, and minor fabrications as needed. REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must have at least 2 years of experience in industrial refrigeration. Must have 1 year of experience in electronics and PLC controls. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Experience in ammonia or freon refrigeration, boiler operations, and/or compressed air. CFC/EPA Certifications preferred. OJT, with schooling, will be provided for candidates with other minimum qualifications. Ability to work various shifts or work overtime as needed. Candidate must have their own tools, tool allowance provided. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if applicable. Ability to work full shift in a stationary position or travel on wet, moist, dry, greasy floors which may include metal or plastic grating surfaces for up to 4 hours in a single interval. Ability to work from various types of ladders and/or stairs. Exposure to and work in temperatures of less than -40 degrees and more than 75 degrees with ambient humidity. Noise exposure of 110 db, and varying light intensity up to 100 footcandles. Occasional heavy lifting over 80 pounds, frequent lifting up to 25 pounds Bending, twisting, lifting, sitting, and grasping varies in repetitions, distance, degrees, angle, weight, heights, longest interval of time, objects grasped, and body positions depending upon the maintenance task required. Exposure to chlorinated water (50 ppm, ammonia vapors), dry ice, caustic detergents, lubricating oils, hydraulic oils, and other chemicals found in a poultry processing plant. Must use and/or wear protective and safety equipment required for the job. Case Farms is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Case Farms participates in the E-Verify system and uses tools made available by the federal government to confirm employment eligibility of all team members. Persons offered employment are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process.