1281-Plant Utilities Mechanic

TreeHouse Foods; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 42,774 - 63,452; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Wellness and employee assistance programs

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Cambridge, Maryland, is seeking a Plant Utilities Mechanic. The role involves the operation, maintenance, and repair of plant utilities, including HVAC and refrigeration systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in this field, with a focus on safety and compliance. This full-time on-site position offers a competitive salary range of $31.05 to $46.06 per hour, depending on experience, and is part of a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Ability to train others on maintenance procedures.
• Must adhere to all work safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform operation, maintenance, and preventative maintenance of Plant Utilities.
• Document and review critical readings and test results.
• Assist departments as directed by management.

Skills

Operation, Maintenance, and Repair of Plant Utilities

Ability to work from manuals and prints

Knowledge of safety policies and procedures

Experience with HVAC and refrigeration systems

Education

Maryland Stationary Engineer Grade 3 or Grade 1

Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) Level 1 or Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO)

Tools

PLC-based master refrigeration control systems

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

1281-Plant Utilities Mechanic page is loaded## 1281-Plant Utilities Mechaniclocations: USA-MD Cambridgetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R29482**Employee Type:**Full time**Location:**MD Cambridge**Job Type:**Production Operations**Job Posting Title:**1281-Plant Utilities MechanicTreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values—**Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together.** We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.**What You Gain:*** Competitive compensation and benefits program!* Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs! Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities!* An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people* Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth.* Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your team through our employee recognition programs.**Job Description:*** Perform the tasks of Operation, Maintenance, Repair, and Preventative Maintenance of Plant Utilities (HVAC, steam, water, air, ammonia refrigeration, and wastewater).* Maintain the operation of this equipment by documenting/reviewing critical readings and test results to identify and correct potential issues that could create downtime.* Assisting other departments where needed as directed by management (Supervisors, and Dept. Managers)* Maintenance and repairs of *ALL* Plant Utilities equipment, and assist wherever needed regardless of dept. boundaries (production or production/building maintenance)* Ensure the daily logs, PM(s), and CWO(s) from all plant utilities mechanics are being filled out properly before being submitted to the Maintenance Coordinator.* Document any issues that require follow-up repairs/replacement and submit to the Maintenance Coordinator or Maintenance Manager to generate work orders or add to PM(s)* Working knowledge of plant utilities and their uses within the Aseptic and Retort Packaging manufacturing process* Ability to work from manuals and prints.* Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate production demands, shift coverage, PM(s), and project completions. This role will work 3 months on days, 3 months on nights in a rotation of the department.* Candidate would be required to meet or exceed the requirements of a 1st Class Mechanic. Demonstrate the ability to train others on all of the above. Has the ability to assist Production Mechanics on troubleshooting and repairs of Production Equipment as associated with the Utilities chilled water systems, hot water system, steam, compressed air, wastewater, and ammonia refrigeration systems. Candidate must have full knowledge and ability to work within the PSM program.* Knowledge of PC (personal computer) & PLC (programming logic controller) based master refrigeration control systems.* Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements.* Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment required by the job.* Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety* Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) Level 1 or Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) Certification is preferred, along with 5 years of experience.* Maryland Stationary Engineer Grade 3 or Maryland Stationary Engineer Grade 1 is preferred, along with 5 years of experience.**Important Details:** This is a full-time on-site role working a continental rotating schedule.Range of pay: $31.05- $46.06/hr **Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away!**Click on the “Apply” button or go directly to to let us know you’re ready to join our team!*At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time”. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail]*TreeHouse Use Only: #IND1TreeHouse Foods is a private label food and beverage leader focused on customer brands and custom products. When customers partner with TreeHouse they can expect access to an industry-leading portfolio, strategic vision, on-trend innovation and insights, world-class supply chain, operational excellence and flexibility, collaborative approaches, and dedicated customer service.Our strategy is to be the leading supplier of private label food and beverage products by providing the best balance of quality and cost to our customers. We engage with retail grocery, food away from home, and industrial and export customers, including most of the leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators in the United States and Canada. Our portfolio includes a variety of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and snack products.Customers can expect comprehensive flavor profiles including natural, organic, and preservative-free ingredients in many categories and packaging formats. TreeHouse Foods is best known for food and beverages produced by our two largest businesses Bay Valley Foods, LLC (including E.D. Smith and Sturm Foods) and TreeHouse Private Brands. With more than 10,000 employees in over 26 plants across the United States and Canada, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.## **Recruitment Fraud Alert**We want to ensure your career journey with TreeHouse Foods is safe and secure. Scammers may attempt to impersonate our company by sending fake job offers, interview, and sensitive document requests. If you receive an email claiming to be from us, always verify the sender’s email address—it should match our official company domain (@treehousefoods.com) exactly. We will *never* ask for payment, financial, or personal information and documents as part of our interview process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us directly by visiting the. Stay vigilant to protect yourself from recruitment scams.**Disability Assistance and EEO Considerations:** At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building