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Refrigeration TechnicianDairy Farmers of America • Belvidere, IL
Refrigeration Technician

Refrigeration Technician

Dairy Farmers of America • Belvidere, IL
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

General Purpose

Provide daily leadership and guidance to refrigeration maintenance staff and assist the supervisor in directing work activities and resources. Monitor activities to ensure the overall system functionality for the facility’s ammonia refrigeration system. Install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating systems according to blueprints and engineering specifications, using knowledge of refrigeration, structural layout, and function and design of components. Demonstrate mastery of all job functions in the maintenance area/department. Train and mentor team members.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assign daily jobs and work orders, detailing any requirements for the day and delegating/participating to successfully accomplish the daily tasks
  • Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures; train and develop maintenance staff
  • Assist the supervisor to ensure that all work orders are completed in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards
  • Maintain and perform preventative maintenance activities on ammonia refrigeration systems
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation of maintenance records
  • Observe and test system operation, using gauges, and instruments
  • Dismantle, assemble, and install refrigeration equipment
  • Support the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) purchasing and inventory management functions including all repair and maintenance parts and supplies
  • Anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
  • Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
  • Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
  • Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
  • Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
  • Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes
  • Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
  • Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
  • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in applicable field of study
  • 4 years of ammonia refrigeration systems or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes or team leadership experience
  • Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Thorough knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems
  • Able to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter and able to set direction
  • Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
  • Able to lead and instruct others on the proper and safe procedures
  • Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
  • Able to use a variety of maintenance tools
  • Able to perform complex or complicated maintenance activities/repairs independently
  • Able to complete projects from planning to installation
  • Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
  • Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Basic computer skills
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

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