Technician 2- Refrigeration

Reser's Fine Foods; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Reser's Fine Foods in Pasco, WA is hiring a Refrigeration Technician 2 to maintain, repair and inspect ammonia refrigeration and related systems in Production. The role requires performing preventative maintenance and being on-call for emergencies, working with a diverse team including operators and supervisors.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, 2–4 years’ experience with ammonia refrigeration, and Ammonia Operator I certification.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience with ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Ammonia Operator I certification is required.
• Ability to diagnose and repair refrigeration equipment.
• Willingness to respond to system interruptions and be on-call.
• CMMS experience is helpful; English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and inspect ammonia refrigeration, boiler, and air systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and respond to system interruptions; on-call as needed.
• Confer with operators; observe, test, and evaluate operation to diagnose root causes.
• Disassemble machinery and equipment to make necessary repairs.
• Maintain PMs and ensure documentation (SOPs, LOTO, P&IDs) is up to date.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

PSM knowledge

Diagnostics and troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Bilingual English/Spanish (plus)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Ammonia Operator I

Technical degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Pay Range is $28.36 - $36.87 per hour

Day Shift opening

Recipe for Success

Reser's is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated foods for the supermarket and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser's has been a proud sponsor of good times at picnics, BBQs, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser's family of brands include Reser's American Classics, Main Street Bistro, Don Pancho, and more. Reser's operates facilities in the US, Mexico and actively supports the communities it serves.

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever-changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees what to build a lasting career.

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs - https://resers.com/careers/#benefits

Reser's Fine Foods - Job Description

Title: Refrigeration Technician 2

Location: Production

Reports to: Maintenance Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Under moderate supervision a Refrigeration Technician 2 is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and examining the ammonia refrigeration, and in some cases boiler, and air systems. This role requires performing preventative maintenance to said systems, and the willingness to respond to any system interruptions and have the flexibility to be on call to conduct emergency repairs. Must be able to work and communicate with a diverse variety of individuals, including fellow technicians, supervisors, clients and assist with upkeep of critical documents.

Essential Position Functions

1. Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, and in some cases boiler, and air systems; as well as Process Safety Management (PSM), is required.
2. Supports both the PSM and Refrigeration team to maintain all PSM, Refrigeration and Safety documentation retention. (SOP's, LOTO's, and P&ID's)
3. Maintains PMs of refrigeration system, and in some cases boiler, and sir systems.
4. Confer with operators and observes, tests, and evaluates operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose root cause of malfunction.
5. Disassemble machinery and equipment to make repairs.
6. Perform daily chemical testing and logging all test results, adjusting required to maintain refrigeration & utility system within established limits.
7. Periodic use and maintenance of fitted full face respirator.
8. Assists with inventory control.
9. Regular attendance and punctuality are required due to working within a small department, as people, items, and equipment at our facilities depend on us.
10. Other duties as assigned by management.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical degree in preferred.
• Must have 2-4 years of experience. Be able to perform task with little or no assistance and or supervision.
• Must have Ammonia Operator I.
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) experience helpful.
• Required to be able to pass and maintain annual medical and pulmonary fit tests for respirator use.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems and Process Safety Management (PSM) is required.
• Use of technology such as computers, mobile devices, etc. preferred.
• Refrigerated food manufacturing plants.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks such as climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, and moving around the systems.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from -20F to 110F.
• Repetitive pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending and lifting objects in excess of 80 lbs.
• Requires walking or standing for long periods of time, ascending and descending stairs and ladders.
• Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.
• Schedules vary from 10-12 hours shift work required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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