Refrigeration Technician - 2nd shift

Refrigeration Technician - 2nd ShiftLocation: Crest Hill, IL, US, 60403 Segment: MaintenanceRich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.Purpose Statement: The Maintenance Technician's role is to accomplish the continuous effective freezing and frozen storage of food products and ingredient materials and cooling of the physical plant buildings through the effective and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of all plant ammonia and nitrogen refrigeration systems and associated freezers, air conditioning, and chilled water systems. The scope of this position will include actual operation of the various systems, preventive maintenance, and mechanical and electrical repair.Key Accountabilities and Outcomes: Keeping logs and other information on operating results and problems; analyzing information to determine preventive maintenance plan; troubleshooting problems to appropriate solution and physically repairing equipment; using common maintenance hand tools and specialty tools to repair and maintain equipment; inspecting equipment by sight and sound, and reading gauges and other measuring devices on a routine basis to assure optimum operating condition; reading equipment manuals, blueprints and other sources of information to build knowledge and assure appropriate operation and repair of equipment; ordering parts and supplies to maintain or rebuilding equipment; maintaining all work areas in a clean manner in line with plant requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices; applying all safe work practices and uses all personal safety equipment required in performing tasks to assure his/her own safety and that of co-workers; working in a safe manner at all times; performing tasks within guidelines of good maintenance techniques and applicable codes; applying all GMP requirements, both personal hygiene and housekeeping, associated with these tasks; keeping work area clean at all times, in line with plant procedures on housekeeping, waste water, and solids management; applying all product safety and quality requirements associated with the process at assigned positions; identifying problems associated with assigned systems on an on-going basis through collection of data, tracking downtime, and personal inspection and determines if solution is within his/her training and knowledge; developing and maintaining a good working relationship with Team Coordinator and other managers, team members, and other co-workers; resolving problems and conflicts in an acceptable manner that shows respect for the other person(s); cooperating and showing commitment to team goals and efforts; attending team meetings and participating in them to the best of his/her ability; following plant rules and policies and Company code of ethics in performing job; assisting in orienting and/or training other team members on assigned tasks as requested; using electrical, pipe fitting, pneumatics, and hydraulics skills to assist or support other maintenance technicians as time allows or plant needs require.Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: High School or GED required. Minimum 3 years "hands-on" experience maintaining an industrial ammonia refrigeration system, including vacuum systems, screw compressors, blast freezers, storage freezers, condensers and chilled water cooling systems required; experience in maintaining nitrogen flash freezers and Reco and Frigoscandia brand freezers highly desired; electrical, pipe fitting, hydraulics, and pneumatics experience in the course of mechanical experience desired. Basic business requirements such as attendance, punctuality, good work habits, good personal hygiene; basic education in communication, reading, and arithmetic such as would be learned in high school; specific technical training in (1) the theory of ammonia refrigeration and nitrogen freezing systems and (2) the mechanical and electrical maintenance of industrial-sized refrigeration systems; microprocessors; 110, 120, 220, and 480 Volt 3-phase AC electricity; pipe cutting, threading, fitting; conduit installation; wiring; pneumatics; hydraulics. Thoroughly skilled in all aspects of the mechanical and electrical maintenance of industrial food freezing systems.Compensation: In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is a reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location. Annual Range/Hourly Rate $28.00 - $28.00Bringing Your Best Self To WorkAs a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That's why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life: competitive compensation, health & financial benefits, paid time off, parental leave, family planning support, flexible work policy, associate resource groups, volunteering & community impact opportunities, holiday gatherings, in-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)! It's all part of how we support our family of associates. Because in the company of family, all things are possible.Meet Rich'sRich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With over 13,500 associates working in 100 locations globally, and annual sales at $5.9 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.