Refrigeration Technician - 1st Shift Weekend - Hilliard

The Refrigeration Technician will be essential in ensuring the effective freezing and frozen storage of food products as well as the cooling of physical plant buildings. This role requires the efficient operation maintenance and repair of ammonia and nitrogen refrigeration systems alongside freezers air conditioning and chilled water systems. The technician will play a critical role in contributing to the companys profitability through safe and efficient practices while collaborating with supervisors and co-workers.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage
• Opportunities for overtime
• Safe and productive work environment
• Potential for professional growth within the organization

Why you should apply for this position today

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a critical role within the food industry ensuring quality and safety while expanding your technical skills. Join a dedicated team and contribute to the efficiency of our operations while enjoying a stable work schedule.

Skills

• 13 years of hands-on experience maintaining industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
• Knowledge of nitrogen flash freezers and Reco/Frigoscandia brand freezers is highly desired
• Proficiency in electrical pipe fitting hydraulics and pneumatics
• Strong basic business traits: attendance punctuality hygiene
• Technical training in ammonia refrigeration and mechanical/electrical maintenance
• Familiarity with microprocessors and 110480 Volt 3-phase AC electricity
• Well-versed in all aspects of mechanical and electrical maintenance for industrial food freezing systems

Responsibilities

• Maintain logs on operating results and issues
• Analyze information to formulate a preventive maintenance plan
• Troubleshoot and physically repair equipment
• Use hand and specialty tools for maintenance tasks
• Conduct routine inspections using sight sound and gauges
• Read manuals and blueprints for proper operation and repairs
• Order parts and supplies as needed for maintenance
• Keep work areas clean in compliance with GMP requirements
• Follow safety practices and use personal protective equipment
• Ensure adherence to maintenance techniques and applicable codes
• Maintain personal hygiene and housekeeping according to GMPs
• Meet product safety and quality requirements
• Identify system problems through data collection and inspection
• Develop good working relationships and resolve conflicts respectfully
• Cooperate with team goals and attend meetings
• Adhere to plant rules policies and company ethics
• Assist in training team members as necessary
• Support other technicians using electrical pipe fitting pneumatic and hydraulic skills

Qualifications

• 13 years of relevant experience in maintaining an industrial ammonia refrigeration system
• Familiarity with nitrogen flash freezers is a plus
• Experience in electrical pipe fitting hydraulics and pneumatics is beneficial
• High school diploma or equivalent with strong communication reading and math skills
• Technical training in ammonia refrigeration and mechanical/electrical maintenance

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical training in refrigeration systems and electrical maintenance preferred

Education Requirements Credential Category

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Technical Certification in Refrigeration Systems

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 13 years of hands-on experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
• Experience with nitrogen flash freezers and relevant mechanical/electrical maintenance

Why work in Hilliard OH

Hilliard offers a thriving community with a range of amenities great schools and recreational opportunities. Located near Columbus it provides a balance of suburban tranquility while being close to urban attractions making it an ideal place for both personal and professional growth.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: (Companies ATS Questions):

1. Do you have 13 years hands-on experience maintaining an industrial ammonia refrigeration system (vacuum systems screw compressors blast/storage freezers condensers chilled water cooling systems)

2. Do you have experience with nitrogen flash freezers and Reco/Frigoscandia brand freezers highly desired

3. Do you have electrical pipe fitting hydraulics and pneumatics experience beneficial

4. Do you have basic business traits: attendance punctuality hygiene and high school level education in communication reading and math

5. Do you have technical training in ammonia refrigeration nitrogen freezing systems mechanical/electrical maintenance

6. Do you have knowledge of microprocessors 110480 Volt 3-phase AC electricity pipe fitting conduit installation wiring pneumatics hydraulics

7. Do you have skilled in all aspects of mechanical/electrical maintenance of industrial food freezing systems

8. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.