Johnsonville Sausage Hiring for Industrial Refrigeration Tech – 1st shift Full Time

At Johnsonville, our members are responsible for everything! If you’re passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, our processes, our communities and each other better. Wisconsin-based Johnsonville is the No. 1 national sausage brand, featuring bratwurst, Italian, snack and breakfast sausages in fresh and fully cooked varieties. Founded in 1945 by the late Ralph F. and Alice Stayer, the company employs 1,800 members and remains privately owned today. Come join our family-owned company!

Industrial Refrigeration Tech

1st shift

Watertown

Why This Is A Great Job For A Person Who Accepts Nothing Less Than Personal Greatness

Your contribution will ensure that Johnsonville products are of the highest quality and meet our defined standards of safety. You’ll learn about a variety of processes, expanding your existing knowledge for application into the business of making sausage. There is unlimited opportunity for growth as you become an active contributor to the Maintenance Team and assist your team in the quest for continual improvement.

Position Overview

You will be directly involved in the Reliability and Maintenance of the equipment and processes we use to produce our great tasting sausage. This position will not only be involved in maintaining current equipment, but it will allow you to apply Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) techniques and concepts on our way to helping Johnsonville become the “Best Company in the World.”

Why choose a career with Johnsonville?

• Great Company Culture
• You will become a Member of a Team and not just an employee
• We believe in the guiding principles of respect, trust, integrity, caring, ownership, appreciation, candor, humility, and innovation
• Opportunity for growth
• Great Compensation program
• Great Base Pay
• Monthly Bonus program eligibility immediately after hire with NO annual cap!
• Outstanding insurance package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage the 1st of the month following 60 days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Membership Incentives
• PTO
• 401K eligibility after 90 days
• Discounted Johnsonville products

What are the essential functions of the job?

• Preventive maintenance of ammonia equipment
• Preventive maintenance of all other facility utility equipment included but not limited to HVAC equipment, air compressors, hot water, water softeners and wastewater.
• Be responsible for the performance and safety of refrigeration, HVAC equipment and all other facility utility equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on all plant refrigeration/HVAC equipment and all other facility utility equipment.
• Coordinate work with outside vendors.
• Member must be highly motivated with high expectations
• Live the Johnsonville way and demonstrate core values

What results must the Member produce?

• Maintain computerized PM program and Ammonia PSM program.
• Assist with new utility equipment installation or equipment relocation.
• Maintain facility and equipment to meet Johnsonville, OSHA and U.S.D.A. standards.
• Improve uptime on plant equipment through machine modification, layout adjustments, and general machine maintenance.
• Maintain all utility areas in a neat/orderly fashion.

Qualifications – What you bring to the job

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• At least two years of maintenance experience is required (welding, machining, metal fabrication skills)
• Basic Electrical experience/understanding required. (PLC’s a plus)
• 3-5 years’ experience in ammonia refrigeration/HVAC required.
• Must be able to obtain Operator one certification in the first 18 months.
• Must be able to obtain Operator level 2 in 3 years.
• Basic computer skills needed
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong math background is required
• Must be able to complete PSM documentation paperwork accurately
• Must be able to lift 80 lbs
• Must be able to maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• SAP and/or Stellar experience with PSM program preferred
• Must be willing to share skills to help others develop and possess excellent communication and customer service.
• Committed to providing a high level of detail and pride towards equipment maintenance.
• Willing to be a member of Ammonia Response team and ability to meet requirements of team

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