Maintenance Mechanic – Refrigeration – 3rd Shift

West Liberty Foods; West Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

West Liberty Foods, located in West Liberty, Iowa, is seeking a Refrigeration Utilities Mechanic for the 3rd shift. The role involves maintaining, operating, inspecting and repairing ammonia refrigeration equipment, boiler equipment, well equipment, air compressors and HVAC systems, as well as testing chemical systems within the boiler system.

You may assist in the Wastewater Treatment area and collaborate with refrigeration contractors to ensure safety and adherence to standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform PMs and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps and valves in ammonia refrigeration equipment.
• Replace defective mechanical and manual valves and maintain the water treatment system.
• Replace defective fan motors and remove ice buildup from evaporator drain pans and investigate causes.
• Work in the motor room, freezer, and blast cell areas; drain oil from ammonia systems.
• Inspect and maintain the ammonia system; ensure safeguards are functioning and document daily reports.

Job description

Where Your Career Becomes Family

About West Liberty Foods

Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company®, and we’re right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team that becomes family!

Opportunity Overview

Job Title: Refrigeration Utilities Mechanic

Location: West Liberty, Iowa

Shift: 3rd Shift

Hourly Wage Range: $26.00 – $38.00 per hour depending on experience

Shift Premium: $1.50 per hour

Sign On Bonus: $3,000 Sign On Bonus available

Job Summary

Refrigeration Utilities Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, operating, inspecting and repairing various types of ammonia refrigeration equipment, boiler equipment, well equipment, air compressor systems and HVAC equipment and also testing and maintaining the chemical systems used in the refrigeration systems in the boiler system. May assist in the Wastewater Treatment area of utilities as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform PMs and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves and other machinery included in the ammonia refrigeration equipment.
• Replacement of defective mechanical and manual valves.
• Maintain control of the water treatment system and associated chemicals,
• Replace defective fan motors.
• Remove ice buildup from evaporator drain pans, investigate the cause and correct the problem.
• Work in the motor room, freezer, and blast cell areas.
• Drain oil from the ammonia system.
• Fill out daily reports.
• Remove and reinstall ammonia compressors.
• Perform motor alignments by use of dial caliper indicators.
• Compressor and pump shaft seal replacements
• Perform oil and ammonia sampling for analysis on a regular schedule.
• Work directly with all refrigeration contractors, electricians, and pipe fitters when they are working on the ammonia refrigeration system to ensure that they are following all of the company safety policies and meeting work standards.
• Inspect and maintain the ammonia system.
• Ensure that all ammonia system safeguards are functioning properly at all times.
• Heck integrity and tolerances by the use of a micrometer.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems.
• Ability to write SOPs, pump down procedures and LOTO procedures.
• Remove and install 3 phase motors.
• Layout, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and repairs and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Other routine work such as hanging plastic and handling roof concerns as needed.
• Participate in an active role on the HAZMAT team utilizing expert knowledge of the Refrigeration Utilities Department.
• Assist the PSM Coordinator to ensure maintenance and compliance with WLF PSM Program by following guidelines and standards in place.
• Other duties as assigned.