Ammonia Refrigeration Tech

Job Description

Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)

Functional Area: Repair and Maintenance

The Role

$10,000 Sign on Bonus!


Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems to equipment. Specific tasks include adjustments, installations, fabrications and modifications of equipment to maintain or improve safety and quality of operational conditions or equipment efficiency. Primary responsibilities will be to maintain and troubleshoot ammonia engine rooms, boilers, air compressors and other support equipment.

What You'll Do

• Mechanical Skills, knowledge and application of technical skills and expertise to ensure the provision of effective engineering support within the team, focused on delivering performance targets.
• Electrical Skills, remove and replace major electrical components (such as motors, switch/control gear) and troubleshoot compact electrical circuits safely. Able to isolate machinery and re-install electrical supplies for machinery components.
• Programming/Logic Skills and diagnostics, related tasks include testing, debugging maintaining a program's code, implementation of input/output systems, and management of associated programmable hardware such as input/output cards, backplanes, processor and various other logic components.
• Leadership, promote the development of a highly effective team through strong communication, leading by example while keeping focused on goals and targets.
• Continuous Improvement, use performance measures to identify and prioritize losses in production area.
• Project Management, achieve the desired outcomes of the project in line with agreed plans using appropriate project management tools and techniques to ensure the efficient use of technical, financial and human resources.

Pay: Starting rate of $32.96-$40/hr. Night shift will receive an additional $2/hr for night shift differential.

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Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 - 4 year degree in industrial technology or related field is preferred.
• Must possess a mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration background; Ammonia refrigeration maintenance experience preferred.
• Must have the knowledge to diagnose and test equipment, correct malfunctions, and make improvements to all support equipment.
• Must possess electrical, mechanical, refrigeration skills.
• Ability to work in small teams, troubleshooting, and train other members of the mechanical team.

If you meet these requirements and are interested in this position, to be considered for an interview you must complete an online application at

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis

About Us

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny , Halo Top , Bomb Pop , and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand , Baby Ruth , Nutella and Kinder Bueno .


Wells Enterprises is a $2 billion company employing 4,000 employees , across four production plants and two main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars . Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.

As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero's global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.

At Wells, our people-and their experience-sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at

What We Offer

At Wells, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.