Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance Technician I- 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift

Maker's Pride; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking a Maintenance Technician to operate, monitor, and maintain industrial ammonia refrigeration systems supporting high-volume food production, and perform maintenance on high-pressure boilers, air compressors, and air handlers.

The role requires following safety procedures, ability to work without supervision, and occasional weekend or night hours. We offer health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits starting after 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Trade degree or 4 years of plant maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• English reading/writing; bilingual is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow safety procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Perform maintenance on boilers, air compressors, and air handlers.
• Service HVAC and refrigeration equipment to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and refrigeration issues to minimize downtime.
• Follow IIAR, OSHA, and plant safety procedures.
• Work unsupervised and report to supervisor.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Flexible problem solving

Team communication

Education

2-year trades degree

High school diploma

Tools

3 Phase electrical

AC/DC drives

Welding & fabrication

Job description

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain industrial ammonia refrigeration systems supporting high-volume food production
• Perform maintenance on high-pressure boilers, air compressors, and air handlers
• Service HVAC and refrigeration equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations
• Troubleshoot mechanical and refrigeration issues to minimize downtime
• Follow and enforce IIAR, OSHA, and plant safety procedures
• Be able to perform work duties while not supervised and report them to their supervisor
• High a backround in low voltage, 480 volt electric
• Be able to recognize the refrigeration system is out of parameters and take corrective action to fix the issue

Minimum Qualifications

• Has completed or is working on a 2-year trades degree and/or 4 years of plant maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write and speak English. Bilingual capabilities are a plus.
• Able to communicate and take direction from Sanitation Manager and communicate effectively with line workers, Leads, Supervisors and Plant Manager.
• Attention to detail.
• Legible record-keeping and data entry skills.
• Must be highly motivated, flexible and have creative problem-solving abilities.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Welding and fabrication, full understanding of 3 Phase electrical, tree phase motor controls. Troubleshoot AC & DC drives.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing environment - exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures.
• Depending on which location, our environments can be very warm or refrigerated.
• Team environment - must be able to work well with others and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• May be required to work weekend and night hours to fill in as needed.

Starting Pay

Maintenance Technician $34.45 - $45/hr. a shift differential is offered for 3rd shift opportunities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.

This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed.

Base pay information is based on market location.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you need assistance applying, please contact Human Resources.