What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insulation Technician position at Zero Zone Refrigeration Llc?
Who Are We?
Have you ever gone into a grocery store or convenience store for things like milk, bagged salads, or frozen pizza? The coolers and freezers you find those and other food products in are what we do!! Zero Zone is a manufacturer of reach-in and open refrigerated and frozen food display cases as well as the refrigeration systems that work behind the scenes to cool the cases, keeping the food fresh! We also make powerful industrial refrigeration systems for food warehousing, pharmaceuticals, and even ice rinks!
Our company is structured across 2 divisions the Display Case Division, located in North Prairie, WI, Waukesha, WI, Pewaukee, WI and Mukwonago, WI and the Refrigeration Systems Division, located in Ramsey, MN and Dyersville, IA.
What Are We Like?
At Zero Zone, you will be a valued member of the Zero Zone team, able to take ownership of your own career path. We believe in hard work, teamwork, collaboration, and respect, and we have grown through dedication to our mission: To exceed customer expectations through innovation, quality, and responsiveness. For over 60 years, we have been a leader in refrigeration, and our people are well-known for exceptional customer service. We also believe we are the COOLEST coworkers (pun intended)! This is an opportunity for you to make a difference in the refrigeration industry with one of the top leading manufacturers in the country! Come grow with us!!
What Can We Offer You?
- Vacation and Personal Hours (after only 30 days!)
- Competitive Wages
- Comprehensive Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, FSA, EAP)
- 401k and Profit Sharing
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Flexible Schedules
- Casual Dress Code
- Wellness Programs and Incentives
- Steel Toe Reimbursement
- Holidays parties, company lunches, and free coffee
- One-time Home Computer Reimbursement
- And more!
NOTE: This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
What Will You Do?
Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Mechanical Insulation Technician determines the required thickness and diameter of the neoprene insulation per project documentation. Configures, measures and cuts insulation to various lengths while utilizing various adhesive materials / methods.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Utilizes insulation tools, such as tape measures and insulation cutting tools
- Works with neoprene insulation and adhesives
- Responsible for maintaining neoprene insulation stock levels
- Ensure all cleanup, maintenance, housekeeping, and safety procedures are followed
- Responsible for the proper use of tools and equipment in assigned areas
- Ensure products are built according to Zero Zone standards and requirements
- Assist in training additional team members
- Maintains and promotes good work relationships with co-workers. Encourages teamwork for maximum productivity and quality
- Review production completion schedules to prioritize projects
- Work in unison with other departments to meet organizational goals
- Must be able to adapt to changes and provide support for improvement initiatives in production operations
- Maintains a positive work environment to consistently achieve its goals and reinforces the team approach with employees
- Interacts professionally with all departments, vendors and customers for the betterment of Zero Zone
- Other duties may be assigned
What Are We Looking For?
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required of you for this position:
- This position requires a High School degree or GED; six months to one-year manufacturing experience desired but not required
- Comprehend simple instructions, both oral and written, pertaining to all documentation
- Ability to effectively communicate one on one and in group settings with other employees within the organization
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Flexibility in work responsibilities as role develops over time
