Refrigeration Technician

Job Title: Refrigeration Technician

Location: Elkhart IN

Our Company Your Opportunity:

JBS Prepared Foods USA is a company with an 80-year history of providing high quality great tasting sliced meats bacon ham and ribs. JBS is the worlds leading provider of beef chicken and pork with a vision of building the company into a leader in Protein Centric Prepared Foods. This is a unique opportunity to be in a startup environment with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse.

Our Mission:

To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.

Values:

Scope of Position:

The Refrigeration Technician is responsible for maintaining all aspects of the ammonia refrigeration system boiler booster water waste water/sewer compressed air fire suppression HVAC and building maintenance tasks as needed. They are also responsible for preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on all equipment as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and complete work orders and preventive maintenance paperwork in a timely manner
• Maintain a log book of all breakdowns and corrective actions taken
• Complete daily rounds on all equipment; this includes weekends and holidays 365 days a year
• Schedule shutdowns of equipment and machinery for repairs and maintenance without disrupting production
• Troubleshoot equipment mechanically and electrically for any issues
• Utilize time effectively to best minimize equipment downtime and repairs
• Be safety-minded and follow lockout-tagout (LOTO) procedures for all equipment that is being worked on
• Be a team player and not afraid to ask for guidance or help when needed
• Be on call when needed and able to work alone if the situation calls for it
• Receive and follow training on LOTO fall protection confined space hot work and any other training deemed necessary to perform the job safely and effectively
• Order materials and parts as needed for stock or repairs of equipment
• Maintain clean mechanical rooms at all times with no exceptions
• Work with several outside vendors and technicians in a professional manner
• Assist maintenance technicians with mechanical troubleshooting and repairs as needed or as directed by maintenance leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least two years in a refrigeration or boiler room preferred.
• Operator 1 and Operator 2 preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial maintenance and electrical functions
• Able to learn and follow directions from management and team leaders
• Able to follow and implement safety rules
• Able to read and write in English
• Proficient with time and prioritizing work
• Able to use a computer for the functions of the engine room and email
• Able to be SCBA certified for Haz-Mat

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts is required

• Plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related) extreme cold (non-weather related) and working near moving mechanical parts
• Noise level in the work areas can be loud especially in the ammonia compressor room
• Will be regularly exposed to outside weather in all conditions
• Will be regularly exposed to chemicals used in the plant and for maintenance processes
• Able to climb ladders and stairs regularly
• Able to climb under and over piping and equipment as needed

If interested please apply at offer a full range of benefits including health care life insurance and a 401 (K) plan.

JBS Prepared Foods USA is an equal opportunity employer.

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