Refrigeration/Boiler Mechanic - 1st Shift

A REFRIGERATION LEAD PERSON assists with the maintenance of the plant's equipment, including preventive maintenance on machinery along with a variety of other duties as assigned by the supervisor, or manager. Successful candidate will assist department supervisor and facilities manager with special projects and overall direction of the department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for performing tasks as described and assigned by the department lead/supervisor.
• Opens valves on equipment such as compressors, pumps, and condensers to prepare system for operation and starts equipment and auxiliary machinery.
• Observes temperature, pressure and ampere readings for system and equipment and adjusts controls or overrides automatic controls to obtain specified operation of equipment.
• Repacks pumps and compressors, cleans condensers, and replaces worn or defective parts.
• Must work as a team player, ensuring product specifications are attained and in a safe and efficient manner
• Communicate well with other team members
• Assist other departments as assigned by lead, supervisor or manager.
• Must follow Company's GMP's, SOP's, plant rules, other policies and codes of conduct.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
• Strive to satisfy the requirements of both internal and external customers
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Employee is required to work in cold, damp environment.
• Must have basic oral and written communication skills
• Ability to stand, reach, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Ability to lift and move 50-75 pounds (with assistance, when required)