Utilities Technician - 1st Shift

Utilities Technician - 1st Shift

The Utilities Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, testing, maintaining, calibrating, and properly operating the ammonia refrigeration system, boilers/steam systems, HVAC systems, the compressed air systems, the wastewater system, chemical systems for boilers/condenser water, and the domestic water systems.

Hours: 1st shift (Hours may be flexible), may require on occasion, off shift hours, weekends and holidays as needed.

Pay Range: $29.36 to 37.77.

an hour, based on experience.

We offer a $3,000.00 Sign on Bonus: $500 upon start, $500 after 60-day probationary period, $500 after six months of service, $1500 after 12 months of service.

Primary Function:


* Perform preventive maintenance on utilities equipment.


* Troubleshoot and repair ammonia refrigeration systems, HVAC systems, boiler/steam systems and domestic water heating systems.


* Maintain boiler/condenser water chemical systems.


* Maintain refrigeration, cooling tower, and boiler logbooks.


* Performance of duties assigned with focus on safety, quality (of product and task!) and GMP's.


* Execute work orders on time as assigned by planner/scheduler, PSM Manager, or other members of management as assigned in proper priority.


* Calibration of any/all equipment and instruments as assigned.


* Responsible for housekeeping of work areas, maintenance shop and parts storage areas as assigned.


* Manage plant utilities systems to include but not limited to the plant refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, compressed air, Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), water chemical systems, and domestic water systems.


* Key contributor to the installation of major plant process and utility equipment/projects.

Required Qualifications:


* High School Diploma required


* 1+ years' experience with basic electrical systems, compressors, welding, plumbing, conveyers, hydraulics, packaging, PLC, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, and pumps.


* Minimum 1 year experience working with one of the following systems: Boilers, Ammonia refrigeration units, or HVAC systems.


* Ability to run various computer applications that apply to the department and business to an acceptable degree, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Products, and CMMS program, etc.


* Able to do mathematical calculations, read/interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams.


* Currently holds or be able to successfully complete the Ammonia Operator I or equivalent certification within 12 months of job assignment.


* Successfully completes the Boiler Operator I certification within 18 months of job assignment.


* The ability to understand major plant utilities of the production process systems and the principles behind them.


* Basic Electrical knowledge to include NFPA 70e requirements.


* Ability to make regular rounds and document all findings.

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:


* Two-year...