Utilities Technician - Day Shift

smucker; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

12 holidays

Paid sick leave

Annual holiday bonus

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

FSAs

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

EAP

Job summary

Smucker seeks a qualified Utilities Technician (Day Shift) to monitor and maintain ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, and related plant utilities in Longmont, CO. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex systems, and uphold safety and quality standards across the facility.

The role requires strong mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment, with knowledge of regulatory standards and instrumentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates, technical degree or training is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years mechanical, maintenance, or utilities maintenance in a manufacturing environment required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with HVAC, combustion, ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
• Previous food manufacturing experience in a similar role preferred.
• Regulatory compliance experience preferred.Electrical and instrumentation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and quality policies are followed and operate in a safe manner.
• Monitor and troubleshoot the ammonia refrigeration system; follow PSM documentation; Ammonia Operator 1 required.
• Operate and maintain ammonia-related equipment including ovens, boilers, and oxidizers.
• Run and maintain HVAC systems and filtration components; perform PMs.
• Maintain and document inspection rounds and run logs; use manuals for preventive maintenance.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

HVAC systems

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree or technical training

5 years maintenance experience

2 years HVAC/ammonia experience

Tools

Electrical & instrumentation

Job description

TITLE

Utilities Technician (Day Shift)

REPORTS TO

Lead Engineer, Facilities and Utilities

LOCATION

Longmont, Colorado

COMPENSATION BASE RATE

Technician 5 ($41.57) / Technician 6 ($45.80)

BENEFITS

Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, paid vacation (prorated the first year of employment), 12 paid company holidays, paid sick leave, annual holiday bonus.

• Company-provided life and AD&D insurances
• Company-provided short-and long-term disability
• Voluntary Life & Health Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption assistance & surrogacy reimbursement
• Bereavement leave
• Parental leave

THE RIGHT ROLE FOR YOU

Help us Unlock Uncrustables! Here at Smucker, our main focuses are safety and quality as we produce millions of sandwiches. We are looking for motivated, team-oriented individuals who are ready to learn and grow with us.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and supports company and site safety and quality policies and performs work related activities in a safe manner. Recognizes unsafe working conditions, coaches peers, and suggests new safety standards as appropriate.
• Monitors and troubleshoots the ammonia refrigeration system and responds accordingly. Understands, follows, and improves Process Safety Management (PSM) documentation. Successful completion of Ammonia Operator 1 required.
• Operates and maintains combustion equipment (including oven burners, boilers, oxidizers, etc)
• Operates and maintains compressed air system.
• Operates and maintains multiple water streams and wastewater treatment facility.
• Operates and maintains HVAC equipment, including but not limited to filter and belt changes, equipment cleaning and performing PMs.
• Maintains facility, including but not limited to general office repair, site clearing of snow, restrooms.
• Documents inspection rounds, maintains running work log.
• Utilizes drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Active participation in training and qualification programs for designated line/area. Participates in assessments, ensures effective training, and maintains consistent qualification standards.
• Uses continuous improvement tools, including breakdown elimination and focused improvement to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause. Documents, communicates, and implements corrective and preventative actions.
• Serves as owner of one or more technical, safety, or quality systems. Responsible for building technician skill and providing ongoing coaching.
• Create documentation for system owners (SOPs, Job Aids, PM Improvements, etc.).
• Increase skills and knowledge by attending technical training sessions, participating in vendor visits and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Uses a computer to input and maintain accurate records and data. Can utilize email and online training resources.
• Maintains accurate electronic database utilizing computer maintenance system to complete PM's, repairs, and maintenance activities, including parts usage and time tracking.
• Facilitates effective shift pass downs with the prior/next shift to discuss safety, quality, and production issues.
• Work with engineering and operations teams to ensure compliance and adherence to applicable codes pertaining to Ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, plant utilities systems, wastewater, Steam generation and condensate return, site facilities, and other equipment and systems.
• Maintains productive work time, considers cost, is consistently at work and on time, performs work at an acceptable level.
• Other duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates, technical degree or training is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years mechanical, maintenance, or utilities maintenance in a manufacturing environment required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with HVAC, combustion, ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
• Previous food manufacturing experience in a similar role preferred.
• Regulatory compliance experience preferred.Electrical and instrumentation experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to read, understand, and follow documents such as safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and general instructions.
• Able to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to give and receive feedback.
• Able to solve problems, handle stressful situations, and act with a sense of urgency.
• Able to work both independently and on a team.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of