MAINTENANCE AMMONIA REFRIG TECH 2ND SHIFT

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking to join one of the fastest growing Mexican food companies in the world? Here at MegaMex Foods, our purpose is to Reimagine Mexican Flavors . MegaMex was born in 2009; we have found our niche in bringing unique and traditional Mexican flavors to dinner and restaurant tables around the world. 

Opportunities are endless with our locations domestic and international including the Orange Office, Distribution Center in Saginaw, Manufacturing Plant in Dallas, and several plants in Mexico, Colombia, and Peru. At the core of who we are is Together – Juntos . Together , we bring the spirit of Mexico to every table.

We value different backgrounds and work experiences as they provide new ideas and ways to Reimagine Mexican Flavors . We aim to drive a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, safe, and free to be themselves. We are Juntos !

Major Primary Duties: 

• Operate and maintain boilers, air compressor, and ammonia-based refrigeration equipment, specifically for frozen food manufacturing plant.
• Performs specific preventative maintenance, mechanical and electrical repair, troubleshooting and other tasks to keep packaging, processing, and other facility equipment in optimal operational condition
• Responsible for maintaining logs & documentation on operating conditions, performance & problems
• Communicates, identifies and solves problems by working with other team members and departments
• Must comply with all Company safety rules, along with GMP’s and USDA regulations
• Ensures the safe and appropriate operation of equipment by proper diagnosis, repair and maintenance of the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems
• Assists in performing work on production/processing machinery and other mechanical equipment and buildings
• Duties include repairing and maintaining machinery, mechanical equipment and computerized systems, such as pumps, conveyor systems, and motors, in accordance with diagrams, blueprints, operating manuals, or manufacturer’s specifications
• Confers with operators and observes, tests, and evaluates operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose cause of malfunction.
• Daily chemical testing and logging all test results, making adjustments required to maintain refrigeration & Utility system within established limits.
• Safe and efficient operation of refrigeration, steam generation and all utility systems
• Welds to repair broken metal parts and assemble new equipment
• Works on PLC controls, VFD drives and demonstrates a good understanding of instrumentation
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies :

• Licensed/certified in Ammonia refrigeration and steam generation
• High School Diploma or Equivalent GED
• Industrial Maintenance certification preferred
• RETA and/or IIAR certified preferred
• Must have strong background in ammonia refrigeration, servicing food manufacturing plants
• Prefer 5-10 years of actual ammonia-based refrigeration experience
• Able to perform repairs on common HVAC units
• Must be able to work in a team environment or individually, following all Process Safety Management (PSM), as well as all company policies and regulations
• Required to be on call 24/7
• Maintains paperwork for PM’s scheduled in house audits and annual inspections