Refrigeration Mechanic II - 2nd Shift

Starting Pay: $27.25 per hour
Additional $1.50 shift differential from 6 pm -- 6 am
Shift: 2nd
Hours: 6pm - 6am 

 

This is a full-time position within our manufacturing facility with opportunities for advancement!

 

Who we are!

Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can't forget Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn't just a job, it's a seat at the table!

 

What we want to do for you!

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with their financial security, health, and well-being.

• Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off during first year
• 401k with Company Match

 

What we need from you:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred, with 1-3 year of related experience
• Knowledge of refrigeration maintenance boilers and ammonia compressors
• Must be able to don / doff and utilize an air purifying respirator (APR) and/or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), HAZMAT certifiable
• Ability to obtain boiler license
• Advanced Electrical and Maintenance knowledge/experience required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to complete work orders carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and complete required paperwork
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume
• Mechanical knowledge and ability to expand knowledge and skills via on-the-job and formal training directed at increasing job-related skills as mandated by management including all required OSHA training
• Basic computer skills including SAP Maintenance Module
• Ability to obtain a valid forklift license
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to comply with all general safety policies and procedures in accordance with Company, Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
• Must be able to lift ninety (90) lbs.

Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance of all refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment and assisting advanced level maintenance position in keeping all equipment and facility in good repair to ensure continuous and effective operation
• Inspects air-conditioning, dehumidifiers, compressors, evaporators, safety pop-off valves, filters, and freon refrigeration units daily for proper lubrications, coolant, and oil level proper air flow and proper defrost cycles
• Repairs malfunctions and does complete overhauls as needed. Maintains and checks boilers for proper operation and proper water treatment levels. Cleans evaporators and condensers to ensure free exchange of airflow and inspects REM evaporative coils daily for correct operation of fans and glycol pumps
• Installs and replaces motors pumps, switches, safety controls, solenoids, and fuses at all refrigeration areas
• Repairs and replaces improper fittings and broken refrigeration pipes and assists in the ordering of refrigeration parts and keeps all written refrigeration records up to date
• Performs setup and tear down of equipment and may assist with major repairs and/or construction required to plant buildings and stationary equipment fabrication of parts and installation of new plant equipment
• Performs more advanced refrigeration duties including but not limited to isolating ammonia lines and ammonia systems, replacing valves and ammonia pumps, resetting and restarting co