REFRIGERATION MECHANIC

JBS Foods; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 4,264,000 - 5,021,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is seeking a Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic responsible for maintaining and repairing ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, and boiler equipment. The role emphasizes compressor and boiler work, with opportunities to train others and adapt to changing day/night shifts.

Candidate should have 1–2 years in a commercial refrigeration environment, basic math skills, and the ability to read schematics. A state license may be required in the future; weekend work is possible.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in commercial refrigeration environment/boiler operation
• English reading, writing and speaking
• Basic math including percentages
• Ability to pass a Prove It test
• Knowledge of NH3 refrigeration principles
• Ability to read schematics
• Hazmat & confined space training
• Mechanical ability to analyze and repair production machinery
• Willing to work weekends and various shifts
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Installs new equipment, repairs and modifies refrigeration/HVAC and boiler equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment including rebuilding compressors and boilers.
• Trains other maintenance mechanics in ammonia refrigeration/HVAC/Boiler operations.
• Possess the ability to obtain/state license if mandated.
• Assists other maintenance mechanics as needed.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and report concerns to Supervisors.

Skills

English proficiency

Math basics

Hazmat awareness

Reading schematics

Minimal supervision

Team coordination

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Commercial refrigeration/boiler operation education

Tools

NH3 refrigeration systems

HVAC & boiler equipment

Job description

Description

Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic- Pay range: $30.95-$36.45

The Refrigeration/Ammonia Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance, repair, construction and modification of all refrigeration and heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment with special emphasis on ammonia refrigeration and compressors and boiler operations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installs new equipment, repairs and modifies existing refrigeration/HVAC and boiler equipment.


• Performs necessary preventative maintenance on all equipment up to and including rebuilding compressors and boilers as needed and records necessary information.


• Trains other maintenance mechanics in ammonia refrigeration/HVAC/Boiler operations.


• Possess the ability and willingness to be state licensed, should this be mandated


• Assists other maintenance mechanics in their duties when time permits


• Ability to work with limited supervision and provides feedback to Supervisors on maintenance concerns


• Ability to switch from nights to days monthly.

EXPECTATIONS

• Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.


• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.


• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• 1-2 years in commercial refrigeration environment/boiler operation and or accredited education preferred


• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English


• Demonstrated ability to perform basic math skills including: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and percentage calculations


• Ability to pass a Prove It test


• Working knowledge of NH3 refrigeration principles and understanding of plant refrigeration systems, electric and mechanical procedures


• Ability to read and understand schematics


• Ability to pass hazmat tests and perform hazmat & confined space tasks


• Mechanical ability to analyze production machinery and their function and repair


• Willing to work weekends and various shifts


• Ability to work with minimal supervision

EOE/Vets/Disability