Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description: Flanders Provision Co - Hastings Ne.


Job Title: Refrigeration Mechanic


Department: Maintenance


Reports To: Refrigeration Manager


FLSA Status: Non- Exempt Hourly


New: June 2018


SUMMARY:


Hourly Pay Rate depends on experience (DOE) .Under the general supervision of the Refrigeration Manager performs a variety of routine or technical duties. Locates and diagnoses failures and does basic trouble shooting on refrigeration equipment. While keeping Safety, Quality, Service, and Profitability in mind at all times.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Inspects all refrigeration equipment to ensure operation within specified range.
• Basic Knowledge of the elements of electricity.
• Daily inspection of high and low- pressure boilers.
• Use hand held temperature probe to conduct temperature checks at least once /shift/day to verify computer readings.
• Manually records reading from daily rounds, works on special projects as needed.
• Repairs/replace electrical components.
• Able to assist or perform PM's using SOP's, LOTO and M-Pulse printouts.
• Ensure all record keeping is correct and maintain accurate Refrigeration Maintenance records to include digital/electronic.
• Maintain good morale and positive attitudes among the hourly associates.
• Other duties as assigned.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None


QUALIFICATIONS:
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to maintain concentration while performing tasks over a period must have proven ability to facilitate change, and manage conflict.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with others,
• Knowledge of all elements of electricity/refrigeration.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting and repairs hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, along with plant equipment.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma or High School Equivalence Certificate preferred 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing facility maintenance environment. Maintenance Refrigeration knowledge experience and/or certifications in ammonia.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English. Ability to speak effectively with employees and management.


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
• Ability to do basic math skills.


REASONING ABILITY:
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables and in situations where only limited experience exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or climb stairs, or lift. Must have the ability to work in a refrigerated climate.
• Must be able to use both hands to perform necessary repairs and installations.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to distinguish colors to safely identify electrical wiring.
• Stands/walks on concrete floors.
• Able to work in adverse temperatures, refrigerated temperatures.
• Able to lift 50-70 lbs., unassisted.
• Maybe exposed to high- pitched electrical noise and high temperatures of more than 100 degrees.


Work Environment:


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Our company is a privately owned manufacturing company. We offer benefits, which reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining great people. This includes excellent pay, competitive health and dental care coverage, and retirement plan.


We value a diverse work environment and encourage qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, gender and age. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.