Skilled - Maintenance/Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Monroechamber; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Monroechamber in Franklin, WI is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance / Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to support refrigeration, facility, and production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ammonia refrigeration experience and strong troubleshooting skills are required.

The role is 3rd shift (10:00pm-6:00am) with a wage of $38.85/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential. Join a team that maintains ammonia systems, HVAC, boilers, and related facilities, utilizing CMMS

Qualifications

• Ammonia refrigeration experience required
• Hands-on maintenance on refrigeration, HVAC, pumps and related systems
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical diagrams
• Willingness to work 3rd shift and possible weekends/holidays
• Certifications and maintenance tools as listed in the ad

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance on refrigeration, facility, and production equipment
• Troubleshoot ammonia refrigeration systems and coordinate with outside contractors as needed
• Maintain logs and records of maintenance activities
• Troubleshoot with mechanical drawings and electrical diagrams
• Operate CMMS to document work orders and parts
• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment as needed
• Follow safety policies (LOTO, NFPA 70E, GMPs) and food safety requirements
• Participate in training and shift meetings

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

HMI/PLC troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Safety compliance

Education

Ammonia Refrigeration Certification

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Mechanical HVAC or related

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Industrial Maintenance / Ammonia Refrigeration Technician Wage: $38.85/hour + $1.00/hour shift differential Shift: 3rd Hours: 10:00pm-6:00am

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance / Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to support refrigeration, facility, and production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Franklin, WI. This direct hire position requires hands-on ammonia refrigeration experience along with strong mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance skills.

Industrial Maintenance / Ammonia Refrigeration Technician Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on refrigeration, facility, and production equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair ammonia refrigeration systems, working with outside contractors as needed
• Perform maintenance on HVAC, water heating, boiler, and condenser water chemical systems
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, and annual refrigeration system, facility, and building inspections
• Maintain accurate refrigeration logs and maintenance records, including labor, materials, and parts
• Troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns using manufacturer manuals, mechanical drawings, and electrical diagrams
• Perform pump rebuilds, sensor calibrations, PMs, and equipment repairs
• Utilize CMMS and maintenance software to complete and document assigned work orders
• Operate forklifts, aerial platforms, and other material-handling equipment as needed
• Maintain clean and organized refrigeration engine rooms, maintenance shops, and chemical/parts storage areas
• Follow LOTO, NFPA 70E, SOPs, GMPs, food safety, quality, and workplace safety requirements
• Participate in required training, shift meetings, and safety programs
• Work occasional weekends and holidays based on business needs

Industrial Maintenance / Ammonia Refrigeration Technician Requirements

• Ammonia Refrigeration Certification required
• Hands-on experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems
• 2+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience; food or dairy manufacturing experience preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate degree in Mechanical, HVAC, or related field is preferred
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance experience
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams, process drawings, and equipment manuals
• Basic electrical knowledge, including NFPA 70E requirements
• HMI/PLC troubleshooting skills
• Experience with process instrumentation and controls preferred
• Experience using CMMS, Microsoft Office, and maintenance/manufacturing software
• Ability to operate material-handling equipment and perform pump rebuilds, sensor calibrations, and PMs
• Ability to work in cold environments and around moving equipment
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, and climb
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays as needed

Benefits

Excellent benefits package and career development opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.