Lead Utilities & Refrigeration Technician

Dairy Challenge; Turlock, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

DFAMILK is seeking a maintenance technician to install, repair, and maintain industrial refrigeration, utilities, and control systems according to blueprints and specs. The role requires working with limited supervision and serving as a resource for less experienced colleagues.

You will handle preventative maintenance, document activities, and assist with continuous process improvements while ensuring compliance with GMP and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade/technical schooling preferred.
• 5 years of industrial refrigeration/utilities experience, ideally in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP/MOR/ACCESS with ability to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain refrigeration/utilities equipment in safe and efficient condition.
• Perform preventative maintenance on ammonia refrigeration and control systems.
• Operate plant refrigeration and utility systems safely and efficiently.
• Document maintenance records accurately and timely.
• Complete PMs and work orders; flag open issues to management.
• Observe and test system operation with gauges and instruments.
• Disassemble, install, and reassemble refrigeration equipment as needed.
• Communicate with other departments and management about issues affecting production.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Refrigeration systems knowledge

Mentoring / training

Teamwork & communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/technical school preferred

Tools

SAP

MOR

ACCESS

Job description

DFAMILK is seeking a maintenance technician to install, repair, and maintain industrial refrigeration, utilities, and control systems according to blueprints and specs. The role requires working with limited supervision and serving as a resource for less experienced colleagues.

You will handle preventative maintenance, document activities, and assist with continuous process improvements while ensuring compliance with GMP and safety regulations.