About the Role
<p>Join a fast-growing, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility as a <strong>Night Shift Industrial Refrigeration Utilities Technician</strong>. In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining and optimizing critical refrigeration, HVAC, and plant utility systems to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient production. This position offers <strong>competitive pay, night shift differential, and opportunities to grow your technical skills</strong> while working in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.</p>
<p><strong>Schedule:</strong> 12-hour night shifts (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM) | 2-2-3 rotation<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Pay:</strong> $40.36/hr (Technician 5) or $44.47/hr (Technician 6) + $3/hr night shift differential</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>
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<p>Promote and follow safety and quality policies; recognize unsafe conditions and coach peers as needed.</p>
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<p>Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain the <strong>ammonia refrigeration system</strong>; comply with <strong>Process Safety Management (PSM)</strong> requirements (Ammonia Operator 1 certification required).</p>
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<p>Operate and maintain:</p>
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<p>Combustion equipment (ovens, boilers, oxidizers)</p>
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<p>Compressed air systems</p>
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<p>Water streams and wastewater treatment facilities</p>
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<p>HVAC systems (filters, belts, cleaning, PMs)</p>
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<p>Perform general facility maintenance (office repairs, snow removal, restrooms).</p>
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<p>Document inspection rounds and maintain accurate work logs.</p>
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<p>Use drawings, prints, and manuals for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.</p>
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<p>Participate in training/qualification programs and maintain consistent standards.</p>
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<p>Apply <strong>continuous improvement tools</strong> to reduce downtime and drive root cause solutions.</p>
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<p>Serve as a system owner for technical, safety, or quality systems; create/update SOPs, job aids, and PM documentation.</p>
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<p>Keep accurate records using CMMS (maintenance system), including parts usage and time tracking.</p>
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<p>Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure compliance with refrigeration, HVAC, utilities, wastewater, and facility codes.</p>
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<p>Provide shift pass-down communication for safety, quality, and production updates.</p>
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<p>Lead or support projects to improve safety, quality, and reliability.</p>
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<p>Perform other duties as assigned.</p>
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<p><strong>Minimum Requirements:</strong></p>
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<p>High School Diploma or equivalent (technical/associates degree preferred).</p>
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<p>5+ years’ experience in mechanical, maintenance, or utilities maintenance in a manufacturing environment.</p>
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<p>2+ years’ experience with HVAC, combustion systems, or ammonia refrigeration strongly preferred.</p>
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<p>Food manufacturing or regulated environment experience preferred.</p>
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<p>Knowledge of utility plant controls, instrumentation, and regulatory compliance a plus.</p>
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<p>Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills (English required).</p>
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<p>Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.</p>
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<p><strong>Physical & Work Environment:</strong></p>
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<p>Regular walking, standing, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and bending.</p>
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<p>Ability to lift 50+ lbs occasionally; pass occupational physical and standard eye exam.</p>
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<p>Must maintain minimum 20/40 vision (with or without corrective lenses).</p>
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<p>Work in environments with exposure to:</p>
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<p>Loud noise (hearing protection required)</p>
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<p>Extreme hot/cold temperatures, including <strong>freezer at -10°F</strong></p>
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<p>Dust, gas, chemicals, oils, flour, yeast, peanut butter, and other allergens</p>
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<p>Heights and confined spaces (occasional)</p>
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<p>Must be clean-shaven and medically cleared for respirator use.</p>
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<p>Weekend work and flexible scheduling required.</p>
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<p>Occasional travel for training.</p>
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<p><strong>Additional Information:</strong></p>
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<p>Strong computer skills for recordkeeping, communication, and training (CMMS, email, MS Office).</p>
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<p>Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.</p>
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<p>Ability to set and meet goals, prioritize workload, and adapt to changing demands.</p>
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<p>Internal applicants may be subject to performance, qualification, and attendance requirements.</p>
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