Refrigeration Tech - AM Shift

WHAT YOU WILL DO...

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain ammonia refrigeration systems to ensure safe and efficient performance.

• Take routine system readings and make necessary adjustments to maintain refrigeration equipment within safe operating parameters.

• Operate and maintain all plant utility systems that support manufacturing operations.

• Monitor, adjust, and maintain production floor freezers to meet specific product temperature requirements.

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on refrigeration equipment and utility systems.

• Document operational activities, maintenance work, repairs, system performance, and potential issues through daily logs and reports.

• Communicate equipment status, operational concerns, and ongoing work with incoming shifts and production leadership.

• Maintain required certifications and compliance with HAZMAT and Process Safety Management (PSM) protocols.

• Interpret schematics, technical manuals, blueprints, and operating procedures to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.

• Install, repair, and modify refrigeration and utility piping systems, including copper, plastic, tubing, and threaded pipe.

• Support continuous improvement efforts that enhance equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

• Follow all company policies and regulatory requirements, including GMPs, USDA, FDA, PPE, Lockout/Tagout, and safety standards.

• Perform additional maintenance duties and special projects as assigned.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH...

• Maintenance and Engineering Teams

• Production and Operations Personnel

• Quality Assurance and Food Safety Teams

• Plant Leadership

• External Contractors, Vendors, and Service Providers

• Safety and Compliance Teams

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

• Formal ammonia refrigeration training from an accredited institution.

• 3-5 years of ammonia refrigeration experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and electrical troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, manuals, and technical documentation.

• Experience operating and maintaining industrial refrigeration systems and plant utilities.

• Ability to install, repair, and maintain piping systems associated with refrigeration and utilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

• Ability to utilize computerized plant maintenance or operating systems.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent math skills, including measurements, fractions, ratios, percentages, and basic algebra.

• Ability to maintain required HAZMAT and PSM certifications.

• Ability to provide required hand tools to perform maintenance activities safely and effectively.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of safety awareness and accountability.

• HVAC certification, particularly for entry-level or apprentice candidates.

• Experience in high-volume food manufacturing or frozen food production environments.

• Knowledge of freezers, coolers, fryers, ovens, batch cooking systems, and high-speed packaging equipment.

• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems or plant operating systems such as Ross.

• Basic Arc, TIG, and MIG welding skills.

• Understanding of probability, statistical analysis, and equipment performance metrics.

• Additional industrial maintenance, utility, or refrigeration certifications.

• Industrial food manufacturing environment.

• Frequent exposure to refrigerated, frozen, hot, and ambient production areas.

• Regular climbing, kneeling, stooping, crawling, and work in confined spaces.

• Occasional work at heights, including rooftops and elevated equipment platforms.

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds periodically.

• Requires use of respiratory protection equipment and successful completion of respirator fit testing and SCBA requirements.

• Flexible work schedule required to support manufacturing and maintenance operations.

• Pay: $30.00 p/hr.

• Shift: AM Shift

• Location: 200 Michael Angelo Way, Austin, TX 78728