Ammonia Refrigeration Tech - Nights

Wells Enterprises; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, seeks a skilled technician to operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain major plant systems including ammonia, steam, compressed air, water, and liquid nitrogen cooling. The role includes hands-on tasks, safety compliance, and preventive maintenance across a large ice cream production facility in Le Mars, IA.

The position offers a starting hourly wage with a known progression path to higher rates and a night differential.

Qualifications

• One year of WDI Ice Cream Plant Refrigeration Experience.
• Must be able to follow SOPs and Mechanical Integrity/PSM programs.
• Basic knowledge with 3 phases 480V electrical components.
• Basic knowledge of electrical components like solenoids motors circuit boards and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, repair and complete daily tasks of a large plant ammonia system, including inspections, valve work, water treatment, pumps, and large system pump downs.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair and complete daily tasks of a large plant high pressure steam system, including boilers, DA tanks, steam traps, condensate tanks, pumps, and pump downs.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair and complete daily tasks of a large plant compressed air system, including compressors, air tanks, dryers, and pump downs.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair and complete daily tasks of a large plant water system, including softeners, filters, RO machines, and pump downs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on a large plant fire suppression system following codes.
• Perform preventive maintenance on hydraulic elevators following codes.
• Perform preventive maintenance on liquid nitrogen cooling system.

Skills

Refrigeration experience

Electrical knowledge

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Description

Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)

Functional Area: Repair & Maintenance

$7,500 Hiring Bonus!

The Role

To operate, troubleshoot, repair, and complete daily task of a large plant ammonia refrigeration, boiler, water, and air systems.

What You’ll Do

• Operate, troubleshoot, repair and complete daily task of a large plant ammonia system. To include routine inspections, valve rebuilding, daily water treatment task, valve replacement, and overhauls on equipment including compressor, condensers, evaporators, chillers, freezing tunnels, ice cream freezers and other associated equipment. Must also be able to perform both equipment specific and large system pump downs of the system.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair and complete daily task of a large plant high pressure steam system. To include routine inspections, valve rebuilding, daily water treatment task, valve replacement, overhauls on equipment including boilers, DA tanks, steam traps, condensate tanks and pumps, and other associated equipment. Must also be able to perform both equipment specific and large system pump downs of the system.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair and complete daily task of a large plant compressed air system. To include routine inspections, valve rebuilding, daily water treatment task, valve replacement, and overhauls on equipment including compressor, air supply tanks, air dryers and other associated equipment. Must also be able to perform both equipment specific and large system pump downs of the system.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair and complete daily task of a large plant water system. To include routine inspections, valve rebuilding, valve replacement, and overhauls on equipment including softeners, charcoal filters, RO machines, and other associated equipment. Must also be able to perform both equipment specific and large system pump downs of the system.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and complete preventive maintenance on a large plant fire suppression system following all codes that apply.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and complete preventive maintenance on hydraulic elevators following all codes that apply.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and complete preventive maintenance on liquid nitrogen cooling system

Pay: Starting rate for Tech 1 is $36.01/hr. This position also includes skill progression potential with top rate of pay at $41.72/hr at Tech 5. Night shift will receive an additional $1.50/hr for night shift differential.

Approximate shift start time of 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Normal shift length of 10-12 hours.

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Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Possess one year of WDI Ice Cream Plant Refrigeration Experience. Previous relevant experience preferred.
• Must be able to work safely and follow Standard Operating procedures and follow the Mechanical Integrity and PSM programs.
• Basic knowledge with 3 phases 480 electrical components.
• Basic knowledge of electrical components like solenoids motors circuit boards, and PLCs.

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis

About Us

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno.

Wells Enterprises is a 2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.

As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.

At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.

What We Offer

At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.