GENERAL PURPOSE
Install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating / utilities and controls systems according to blueprints and engineering specifications, using knowledge of refrigeration, structural layout, and function and design of components. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains refrigeration / utilities equipment in safe/ efficient condition
- Maintain and perform preventative maintenance activities on ammonia refrigeration / utility and control systems
- Safe and efficient operation of plant Refrigeration equipment and control systems
- Safe and efficient operation of plant utilities, steam generation (Boiler) air, vacuum, potable water system, wastewater system
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of maintenance records
- Completes PM's and work orders. Ensuring management is aware of any open issues or problems
- Observe and test system operation, using gauges, and instruments
- Dismantle, assemble, and install refrigeration equipment
- Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
- Understanding of regulatory requirements
- Basic understanding of production process and equipment
- Respond to trouble calls, assist other mechanics with calls as required
- Completes shift pass down, ensures shift coming on, has a detailed understanding of that day's events
- Ensures daily, shift and department rounds are up to date and completed. Ensure management is aware of any issues noticed during the completion of checks, follows up to ensure issue had been resolved
- Ensure all repairs are Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
- Electronically completes / verifies time and any materials removed from stock in SAP / Access
- Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to supervisor
- Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
- Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
- Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
- Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
- 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 Other duties may be assigned as required