Refrigeration Technician

Onsite: Yes

Job description:

This facility is a highly automated meat processing/packaging facility located in Kansas City, KS. This position works 12 hour shifts; 6 am- 6pm, or 6 pm - 6 am. Rotating two week schedule with a 3 day weekend off (Friday, Saturday Sunday) every other week.

Responsibilities:

Performing and consulting on robust preventative maintenance and refrigeration repairs.

Expertly performing emergency mechanical or electrical repairs, and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, pump, pressure, and hydraulic plant equipment.

Understanding boiler theory, RETA Operator I, and IIAR Basic NH3 Refrigeration schematics will be required for this role.

Must be able to pass a HAZ-Mat physical and pass the training to be certified as an Emergency Responder Technician Level and participate on the Emergency Response Team.

Must assist and support training and development of more junior Refrigeration Technicians.

Also responsible for minimizing downtime due to equipment and system failure.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. occasionally

Ability to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day

Ability to work in confined and tall spaces, walk, climb, utilize a ladder, operate a lift, bend and stoop

Repetitive gripping, pushing and pulling

Frequent overhead work

Temperatures inside plant may vary from -25 degrees to over 100 degrees; outside work may be also be needed

Basic math skills; percentages, fractions and measurements

Requirements:

Minimum of 6 months industrial refrigeration experience, graduate of an industrial refrigeration program (I.E. possess a RETA 1 Operator License or Operator 1 License). Please list these on your application or resume.

Must have Process Safety Management (PSM) experience.

Knowledge of Industrial Maintenance including Pneumatics, PLC's, Motor controls, and shop equipment operation desired.

What are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position?

Minimum of 6 months industrial refrigeration experience, graduate of an industrial refrigeration program (I.E. possess a RETA 1 Operator License or Operator 1 License). Please list these on your application or resume.

Must have Process Safety Management (PSM) experience.

Knowledge of Industrial Maintenance including Pneumatics, PLC's, Motor controls, and shop equipment operation desired

What are the nice-to-have skills?

Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. occasionally

Ability to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day

Ability to work in confined and tall spaces, walk, climb, utilize a ladder, operate a lift, bend and stoop

Repetitive gripping, pushing and pulling

Frequent overhead work

Temperatures inside plant may vary from -25 degrees to over 100 degrees; outside work may be also be needed

Basic math skills; percentages, fractions and measurements