Position : Refrigeration Technician

　　Location : Grand Junction, Colorado

　　Requisition ID: : 24303

　　JOB SUMMARY

　　Meadow Gold Dairy has immediate job openings for skilled Refrigeration Technician, responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration.

　　Dairy Farmers of America is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At DFA, we create ice cream and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

　　By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

　　JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　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

　　Dismantle, assemble, and install refrigeration equipment

　　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 repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures

　　Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to supervisor

　　Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime

　　Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques

　　Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes

　　Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance

　　Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

　　Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

　　The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

　　OUR MECHANICS FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

　　$31.30 per hourSchedule:

　　7AM-4PM M-FBENEFITS:

　　Competitive pay

　　Paid vacation and holidays*

　　Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!

　　Comprehensive healthcare benefits

　　Service recognition and employee rewards*

　　Uniforms provided

　　Work for dairy farm families

　　* varies by company and governing CBAs

　　Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems

　　Advanced PLC, VFD and Controls expertise

　　Perform all plant specific mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs

　　Freon refrigeration, where applicable, license or equivalent experience

　　Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time

　　Able to use a variety of maintenance tools

　　Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs

　　Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures

　　Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

　　Able to work effectively in a team environment

　　Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

　　Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

　　Basic computer skills

　　DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer