Refrigeration Technician III - CTI Foods : Job Details

Welcome to CTI Foods, where quality, service, and people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a leading food manufacturing company, dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible products and our employees with a rewarding career.

At CTI, we passionately believe that people are our #1 ingredient. We provide a positive and supportive work environment, opportunities for growth and advancement, and a competitive compensation package. We value our employees' contributions and strive to create a culture of respect, teamwork, and excellence.

Whether you're interested in a career in production, quality control, or management, we have a variety of opportunities available. We believe that our success is a result of our focus on quality, service, and people, and we look forward to continuing to serve our customers and employees with excellence.

If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food manufacturing industry, look no further than CTI Foods! Join our team and become a part of a company that values quality, service, and people.

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all refrigeration/support systems.

Duties and Essential Job Function:

• Assure all PSM documents are completed in a timely manner to comply with local code.
• Review downtime, follow up as necessary to assure proper start-up.
• Follow up on prior days downtime and equipment problems.
• Assure all parts are ordered and approved.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks such as compressor inspections, oil changes, filter replacements, and system cleaning to ensure equipment reliability and longevity.
• Meeting with maintenance shift supervisors and/or manager
• Responsible for fire sprinkler system for all areas.
• Provide training and guidance to other maintenance staff on safe handling practices, maintenance procedures, and emergency response protocols related to ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, equipment history, parts inventory, and compliance documentation.
• Update daily compressor room logbooks.
• Daily water chemistry for Boilers, RO and Towers, log and correct any issues.
• Daily startup of Freeze tunnels and compressor room
• Responsible for maintaining all refrigeration equipment, freeze tunnels, water wells, water storage and filtering, boilers/steam piping, and wastewater treatment plant.
• Responsible for keeping the engine room, boiler area, cooling tower area, and wastewater area clean and always organized.
• Assist Engineering as needed with Refrigeration System upgrades and new installations.
• Follow all food safety (GMP) and general safety guidelines.
• Follow all lock-out/tag-out procedures for all equipment.
• Complete other tasks as assigned

What we need from you:

• Extensive knowledge and design of refrigeration systems, ammonia systems, hydraulics, boilers, and all freezing equipment
• Extensive knowledge of production operations and plant operations and equipment
• Knowledge of welding
• Five years of experience in an industrial refrigeration work environment
• Read, write, and understand English at a technical level.
• Read and understand schematics and technical material.
• Advanced math
• Electrical/electronic/PLC trouble shooting and repair ability.
• Proven experience working with ammonia-based refrigeration systems, including installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Member of local R.E.T.A chapter and completed CRST (Certified Refrigeration Service Technician) certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Respiratory and Pulmonary fit testing (full face respirator)
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Frequently work in an extremely cold environment

What you'll receive from us:

• Salary within the range of $33.00 - $43.00 per hour, depending on experience*
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Telehealth Services
• 401K Matching
• FSA & HSA available
• EAP and wellbeing support
• Tuition reimbursement program available

*The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range. Unlimited PTO requests are subject to approval and is subject to the current business needs of CTI Foods.