Production Mechanic - HVAC - 1st shift

Lactalis American Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled HVAC technician to join their team. This role involves performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting on HVAC systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced refrigeration systems and learn essential skills in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will possess a strong knowledge of HVAC systems, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. If you are eager to learn and grow in the HVAC field, this position offers a great opportunity to enhance your career.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and controls is essential.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration and glycol chillers required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment as needed.
• Assist with general utilities and facilities work.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

CMMS

Common hand tools

Job description

Description

Summary: Responsible for a variety of tasks that require knowledge of HVAC equipment and major utility systems. Ability to progress and desire to learn of high importance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs routine preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment daily.

2. Troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment as needed.

3. Maintains equipment with respect to bearings, assembly, disassembly, power transmission, and lubrication.

4. Assist with general utilities, facilities and other work as needed.

5. Knowledge of computer software (CMMS) is helpful.

6. Expected to identify potential failures/issues and report these to the correct team members.

7. Works with Ammonia Refrigeration or Boiler mechanics when necessary to complete jobs/tasks.

8. Trains and learns most shop equipment and machinery.

9. When needed, effectively completes bench work utilizing common hand tools.

10. Learns to do rudimentary pipefitting of water, steam, and air lines with steel, plastic, and copper pipe materials.

11. If needed, assist upper class mechanic on major overhauls.

12. Attention to detail and accuracy in work required.

13. Clear communication abilities, written and verbal.

14. Always expected to work safely, identify hazards, and respond appropriately in all situations.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of all HVAC systems and controls required.

• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred (HEPA filtration).

• HVAC equipment maintenance experience necessary, including electrical troubleshooting.

• Glycol chillers, artificial refrigerant, & ammonia refrigeration experience required.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.