Refrigeration Technician (Sunday - Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 6:30 am)

OSI Group; Oakland Township (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Group is seeking an experienced refrigeration technician to maintain, repair, and inspect ammonia refrigeration systems in a food manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, emergency response, and adherence to safety procedures, with on-site work in our Iowa plant.

Associates degree preferred, with ammonia certification considered a plus and proficiency in MS Office for reporting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Associates degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Ammonia Refrigeration Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Confer with operators and observe, test, and evaluate operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose cause of malfunction.
• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Interface with state and federal government agencies as required.
• Operate refrigeration and utility systems.
• Perform daily chemical testing and logging all test results, making adjustments required to maintain refrigeration and utility system within established limits.
• Follow safety procedures and policies, use protective equipment, and comply with regulations and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

3-5 years experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Ammonia Refrigeration Certification a plus

Job description

This role is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and examining refrigeration systems, working specifically with ammonia refrigeration. This role requires performing preventative maintenance to refrigeration systems. They also respond to any breakdowns, meaning they may need to be on call to conduct emergency repairs.

Job Responsibilities

• Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.
• Confer with operators and observes, tests, and evaluates operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose cause of malfunction.
• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Interface with state and federal government agencies as required.
• Operate refrigeration and utility systems.
• Perform daily chemical testing and logging all test results, making adjustments required to maintain refrigeration & utility system within established limits.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

Education

• Associates degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Ammonia Refrigeration Certification is a plus.

Work Environment

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.
• This role does not require any domestic travel
• Position requires the physical agility to perform continuous lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position requires the physical ability to stand/walk for the duration of work hours.