Description

The Refrigeration Mechanic I makes an impact by -

• Install, maintain, and repair industrial refrigeration, boiler, plumbing, fire protection, compressed air, heating, water treatment, and related systems in accordance with blueprints, engineering specifications, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM), troubleshooting, diagnostics, and system testing using appropriate electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic tools and equipment; replace or adjust defective components as needed.
• Assemble, align, and install piping, valves, pumps, compressors, controls, motors, and related components; start up, shut down, evacuate, recharge, and monitor systems to ensure proper pressure, temperature, and performance.
• Operate and maintain boilers and auxiliary equipment, conduct fire pump testing, monitor system readings, and respond appropriately to alarms and performance variances.
• Maintain labeling, complete required documentation and purchase requisitions, and support equipment cleaning and sanitation activities.
• Maintain required certifications (including respirator/mask qualification) and comply with all safety, GMP, SQF, regulatory, and company standards to ensure the production of safe, quality food.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.
• Work overtime, including weekends, as required to meet manufacturing needs.

Physical Demands -

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• The employee is required to talk and/or hear in a manufacturing setting where noise levels are high (PPE required).
• The employee is required to wear mandated PPE based on assigned job area.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in an manufacturing environment for 8+ hours.
• The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairs, and where applicable and when necessary, to perform various job-related tasks.
• Must be able to position self to move, reach with arms/hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform various job-related tasks.
• The employee must be able to inspect all job-related equipment (office or floor) to ensure it is in good working condition prior to use. Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle (or feel) to operate various types of office equipment.
• Must be able to operate all job-related equipment (powered, hand or office) as required.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focus.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and/or push/pull 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Requirements

You could be a great fit if you have these things -

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma required
• Ammonia/NH3 experience is a plus (Ammonia Operator 1 or RETA)
• Must work in a team environment
• Maintain adherence to work hours scheduled specifically starting, ending, lunch and break schedules
• Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and safety guidelines
• Be accountable to the Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Perform all other duties as assigned