Maintenance - Refrigeration Tech
Location: US, CA, Modesto
Employment type: Full-time
Experience: Associate
Education: Associate Degree
Industry: Food Production
Function: Manufacturing
Salary range: 45000-55000

Company profile:
With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Mercer Foods has been providing superior quality freeze dried foods and ingredients to clients around the world for two generations. Our dedication to stringent quality control and complete customer satisfaction are the core of our company tradition, allowing us to provide our clients with the best freeze dried foods on the planet.Here at Mercer Foods, you will find ultra-modern facilities, uncompromising quality assurance programs, complete compliance with freeze dried food standards, and innovative technologies that include everything from sustainable energy practices to automated sanitation and allergen removal.Mercer Foods proudly provides a comprehensive list of products and services for our clients around the world. From total menu and ingredient control to fully customized retail packaging services to a global shipping network that delivers your freeze dried foods reliably and consistently, Mercer Foods spares no expense in ensuring your complete satisfaction.In addition, Mercer Foods employs an integrated research and development team that can help you map out a production and delivery schedule tailored to your specific needs. From organic freeze dried fruits and vegetables to specially prepared and packaged bulk freeze dried foods and ingredients, Mercer utilizes innovative technologies and techniques to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of your product.Quality, sustainability, and service have been the hallmarks of Mercer Foods since our inception, and our ongoing commitment to perfecting our freeze drying process has solidified our reputation as a leader in the freeze dried foods industry.Mercer Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We take pride in the diversity of our staff, and seek diversity in our applicants.

Description:
Job Title: Maintenance Worker – Refrigeration TechDepartment: MaintenanceReports to: Maintenance SupervisorSchedule: As Posted - Overtime as needed.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.Primary duties and responsibilities:Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.Perform a variety of maintenance functions.Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.Participate in maintenance and upkeep of refrigeration system.Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.Must be highly motivated and able to work independentlyPerform on-call responsibilities as required.Education, prior work experience and specialized skills and knowledge:  Requires a high school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience; an AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus; 4+ years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some ammonia / refrigeration and HVAC.Physical environment/working conditions: The position is a manufacturing setting and could involve sitting, standing, walking and lifting for long periods of time throughout the day. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift up to 60 lbs. is required. Equipment and Machinery used: MultipleOther (e.g., customer contact or access to confidential information): Must be able to work as part of a team, in extreme temperatures, and various shifts.

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