Refrigeration Technician

Best known for Little Debbie snack cakes, America's leading snack cake brand, Sunbelt Bakery granola products, and Drake's Cakes, McKee Foods Corporation is seeking a Full-time Special Refrigeration Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a company that is committed to providing consumers with quality products at an excellent value. McKee Foods Corporation, a privately held, family-owned bakery, has been in business since 1934. We have a long history of innovation and treating employees with respect, and a deeply held belief in the importance of doing business with integrity.

Pay

Refrigeration Technicians can make $30.16 - $36.94 / hr, depending on experience (DOE), plus Shift Premium for hours worked in the Weekend Zone Premium (Friday-Sunday)

Schedule

Thursday 8:00am - 8pm 12 hour shift

Friday 6:00am - 4pm 10 hour shift ( Hours will adjust to fit plant shut down times )

Saturday Night, 12 hour shift ( Shift hours will be based on plant startup times )

Clock out for lunch & Other days and hours as needed

Job Summary

A Refrigeration Technician maintains, repairs, overhauls and performs preventive maintenance on all equipment that contains any type refrigerant and on-air compressors used for plant compressed air systems. Also, any fan, intake or exhaust that provides ventilation for any McKee buildings in the Gentry area.

• Perform routine diagnostics and maintenance on automated building HVAC control system and adjust program changes as necessary
• Develop preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and make changes as necessary
• Maintain stock part inventory on assigned equipment
• Answer concern and complaint calls
• Assists supervisor as needed (i.e. new employee training, information research, parts inventory, persistent equipment problems, etc)
• Assist in new equipment selection and installation
• Report daily via e-mail regarding work performed on shift
• Willing to take and apply electronic instrumentation programming

A Refrigeration Mechanic maintains, repairs, overhauls and performs preventive maintenance on all equipment that contains any type refrigerant and on air compressors used for plant compressed air systems. Also, any fan, intake or exhaust that provides ventilation for any McKee buildings in the Gentry area.

• Perform routine diagnostics and maintenance on automated building HVAC control system and adjust program changes as necessary.
• Develop preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and make changes as necessary.
• Maintain stock part inventory on assigned equipment.
• Answer concern and complaint calls.
• Assists supervisor as needed (i.e. new employee training, information research, parts inventory, persistent equipment problems, etc).
• Assist in new equipment selection and installation.
• Report daily via e-mail regarding work performed on shift.
• Willing to take and apply electronic instrumentation programming.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain Forklift, Scissor Lift, Snorkelift & Sky Trak licenses.
• Strong commitment to and support of McKee Foods values, ethics, goals and objectives
• Able to remain professional in stressful situations, and willingness to accept responsibility
• Excellent work, safety, and attendance record
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be customer oriented with excellent communication skills
• Strong trouble shooting skills
• Willing to take addition training as necessary
• Must have own tools
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated electrical/electronic aptitude
• General Knowledge of HVACR principles and systems
• Possess or be willing to obtain: CFC Universal certification
• Ability to easily work with internal and external personnel (serviceman, vendors, sales personnel, etc.)
• Comply with conditions established by Corporate Risk Management to operate Company vehicles

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years' minimum experience performing service/maintenance on commercial/industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems
• Ability to read blue prints
• Experience with MAXIMO and basic computer skills
• Familiarity with Wonder Ware control systems
• Certificate of completion of Chattanooga State or equivalent refrigeration and HVAC training course or equivalent experience
• CFC universal certification
• Experience working with commercial/industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Working knowledge of process chilling equipment and systems, cooling towers, reciprocating, centrifugal and screw type refrigeration/HVAC equipment and air compressors

Benefits

• Competitive pay scale
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Health insurance, including prescription drug plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision care plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Direct deposit payroll
• Credit Union
• Shift differential pay
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Profit-sharing program
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance (Premiums Paid by the Company)

**EOE, including disability/veterans**