What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refrigeration Technician position at Dairy Farmers of America?
Job Duties And Responsibilities
Day Shift - $31.75/hr
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Education And Experience
☒ No travel required
☐ 5%-15% (1-3 times per year)
☐ 15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)
☐ 25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)
☐ 50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)
☐ 75%-100% (3 weeks per month)
An Equal Opportunity Employer
- 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
- 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
- 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 required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Day Shift - $31.75/hr
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Education And Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in applicable field of study
- 2 to 4 years of ammonia refrigeration systems or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment
- Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems
- 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 maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs
- Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
- Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
- Able to work effectively in a team environment
- 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
☒ No travel required
☐ 5%-15% (1-3 times per year)
☐ 15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)
☐ 25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)
☐ 50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)
☐ 75%-100% (3 weeks per month)
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $32
