Responsibilities: The Refrigeration Mechanic repairs industrial and commercial refrigerating systems according to blueprints and engineering specifications, using knowledge of refrigeration, structural layout, and function and design of components. Maintain and perform preventative maintenance activities on ammonia refrigeration systems. Complete accurate and timely documentation of maintenance records. Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments. Is engaged in dismantling, assembling, and installing refrigeration equipment. Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices. Perform other duties as assigned Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production. Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's. Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to Supervisor Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area. Follow all required work safe practices. This would include lockout-tagout requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc. Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately. Work under minimal supervision Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Speaking-convey information effectively. Critical Thinking- using logic and reasoning to identify strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Judgement and Decision Making- consider relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Oral Expression – the ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Written Expression – the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Qualifications/Hazards: Follows and complies with all universal job qualifications. Follows established Good Manufacturing Practices. Ability to adapt to change. Scope of Authority: All employees have the right to question or refuse a work-related directive that is unsafe. All employees are expected to take appropriate measures regarding employee, product or equipment safety. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee must be capable of standing for more than 8+ hours a day. Potential Hazards and Environmental Factors: Mechanical (potential for an injury due to moving forklift). Electrical. Chemicals (cleaning). Fumes, odors, box fiber dust. Wet or slippery surfaces. Vibration. Noise. Falls. Cold temperatures. Stair Steps/ladder.
