The ideal candidate will have experience with ammonia and working in an industrial facility, preferably a food manufacturing facility.
Primary responsibilities
Executing PM's of plant equipment and repairs around a busy production schedule.
Working with contractors such as electricians, refrigeration contractors, plumbers, etc.
Working with an evolving maintenance team along with a maintenance supervisor
Working on capital projects from start to finish, such as purchasing new equipment, making upgrades, etc.
Creating work orders, issue purchase orders, purchasing replacement parts, and performing general maintenance when necessary.
Communicating with management and maintenance supervisor on plant issues and working to improve plant operations.
Required skills
The ability to troubleshoot and solve mechanical and electrical issues. Knowledge of refrigeration and particularly ammonia refrigeration is must
Understanding of blueprints, drawings, schematics, P&ID's.
General mechanical knowledge, including knowledge of electricity, motors, gear ratios, valves, conveyors, pumps, VFD's, PLC's, control wiring, refrigeration, and hydraulics.
Basic Computer skills: Outlook, Word, Excel, and preferably maintenance software such as MP2.
Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
Basic math skills.
Must be able to take direction from management and maintenance supervisor
Flexibility with hours, including being on call when needed.
Reliable transportation.
Willingness and ability to work in a cold/refrigerated environment.