Job Description
Job Description
Job description : Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with expertise in industrial refrigeration systems to join our food manufacturing team. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing refrigeration, related equipment to ensure continuous and safe operations in compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge in ammonia and / or Freon-based systems, preventive maintenance programs, and is committed to supporting a safe, efficient, and compliant production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on refrigeration equipment, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, motors, and controls.
- Monitor and adjust refrigeration and HVAC systems to maintain required product temperatures and safe operating conditions .
- Diagnose equipment failures and perform timely repairs to minimize downtime.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, FDA, GMP, HACCP, and PSM standards and company safety programs.
- Support installation and commissioning of new refrigeration and facility equipment.
- Assist with utilities (compressed air, boilers, water systems) and general plant maintenance as needed.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, and EHS teams to ensure operational safety and efficiency.
- Participate in and support Process Safety Management (PSM) and Mechanical Integrity programs .
Qualifications
Minimum 5 + years’ experience in industrial maintenance, with at least 4 years focused on refrigeration systems in a manufacturing environment (food / beverage preferred).Strong working knowledge of refrigeration systems .Experience with PLC-controlled systems and electrical troubleshooting a plus.Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and food safety compliance requirements .Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals .Must hold or be willing to obtain EPA Universal Refrigeration Certification ; RETA certification a plus.Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and participate in on-call rotations .