Refrigeration Mechanic I

Starting Pay: $26.00/ hour

Additional: $2.00/hour shift differential from 3pm — 6am

Shift: 2nd

Hours: 3:00pm – 11:30pm

This is a full-time position within our manufacturing facility with opportunities for advancement!

Who we are!

Schwans Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tonys®, Big Daddys™, Villa Prima®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smiths® and Edwards® desserts; Bibigo®, and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwans, visit www.schwanscompany.com.

What we want to do for you!

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with their financial security, health, and well-being.

Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans

Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off during first year

401k with Company Match

What we need from you:

Here at Schwans Company, we put a high priority on having safe, clean, and healthy workspaces. And we want individuals that take that seriously.

High School Diploma or equivalent required, Two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred with 0-1 year of related experience

Knowledge of refrigeration maintenance boilers and ammonia compressors

Must be able to don / doff and utilize an air purifying respirator (APR) and/or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

Qualify for HAZMAT certification and have ability to obtain boiler license

Basic Electrical and Maintenance knowledge required

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual

Ability to complete work orders and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and complete required paperwork

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and calculate figures and amounts such as proportions percentages area circumference and volume

Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to expand knowledge and skills via on-the-job and formal training directed at increasing job-related skills as mandated by management including all required OSHA training

Basic computer skills including SAP Maintenance Module

Ability to obtain a valid forklift license

Ability to comply with all general safety policies and procedures in accordance with Company, Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

Must be able to lift ninety (90) lbs.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance of all refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment and assisting advanced level maintenance positions in keeping all equipment and facility in good repair to ensure continuous and effective operation

Assists with the inspections of air-conditioning, dehumidifiers, compressors, evaporators, safety pop-off valves, filters, and freon refrigeration units daily for proper lubrications, coolant and oil level, proper air flow, and proper defrost cycles. Repairs malfunctions and assists with complete overhauls as needed

Helps maintain and checks boilers for proper operation and proper water treatment levels, cleans evaporators and condensers to ensure free exchange of airflow and inspects REM evaporative coils daily for correct operation of fans and glycol pumps

Installs and replaces motors pumps, switches, safety controls, solenoids, and fuses at all refrigeration areas

Repairs and replaces improper fittings and broken refrigeration pipes. Performs basic refrigeration duties including but not limited to navigating through M&M controls, understanding and entering PSM data, checking high and low side pressure for logging and starting a spiral freezer belt

Assists with setup and tear down of equipment and may assist with major repairs and/or construction required to plant buildings and stationary equipment, fabrication of parts, and installation of new plant equipment

Maintains tools, equipment, supplies and work area to keep clean and orderly; ensures areas are returned to safe condition according to policy and procedure

Participates in and successfully completes training directed at increasing job-related trade skills as mandated by management/supervisor and participates in Hazmat specialized training and assists with Hazmat team execution

May assist with fabrication of equipment used for processing and packaging

Performs all duties in compliance with company policies and procedures and in a safe manner according to State, Federal, and company regulations

The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required; including but not limited to bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves and safety shoes or rubber boots

Responsible to conduct yourself in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct

Must follow the facilitys Safe Work practices such as LOTO, Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, etc.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwans Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.