Ammonia Mechanic Technician

Job Title: Ammonia Mechanic Technician

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities:
• Maintains the following equipment: Ammonia refrigeration system, building heating and air conditioning equipment, boiler systems, hot water generator, compressed air systems, building sprinkler systems, and any other supporting equipment as directed by management.
• Perform PMs and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, and other machinery included in the ammonia refrigeration equipment.
• Work directly with all refrigeration contractors, electricians, and pipefitters when they are working on the ammonia refrigeration system to ensure that they are following all of the company safety policies and meeting work standards.
• Performs duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Ensures continuous operation of all the facility utility systems and peripheral equipment to support the requirements of the production schedule and facility conditions. This requires proper coordination of all operations and maintenance utilities equipment.
• Coordinates both internal and external resources for maintenance of the facility.
• Assists in the development of all environmental programs required from local, state, and federal agencies.
• Assists in the recordkeeping and training requirements for all components of the Process Safety Management/Risk (PSM/RMP) management plans to achieve compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Provides technical analysis and services to provide real-time data on the status of refrigeration and operational equipment.
• Assures the ammonia compressors are operating safely and efficiently to reduce energy consumption.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment to maintain in good working condition.
• Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and plumbing issues.
• Utilizes drawings, technical records, and vendor diagrams to complete Preventative Maintenance documents (PMs) related to machine overhauls and repairs.
• Handles maintenance emergencies as required.
• Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, Good Manufacturing Practices, safety, and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area, including wiping and washing equipment and tools, sweeping and mopping floors, and trash removal.
• Works to maintain and improve the quality, legality, and safety of each product and the processes used in their manufacture. Responsible for always keeping assigned work area clean and tidy and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity to a supervisor as required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ammonia refrigeration certification preferred.
• Certificate in HVAC preferred.
• PSM training preferred.

Hard Skills

Ammonia refrigeration system maintenance

HVAC

Boilers

Repairs

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Plumbing

Soft Skills

Coordination

Technical analysis

Recordkeeping

Safety compliance

Quality assurance

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

Work Environment

Food environment, some areas are refrigerated and some areas are hot. Need to be okay with standard food company conditions.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.