Industrial Refrigeration Technician 1st Shift

We can’t do what we do best – make great-tasting sausage products – unless our equipment is reliably running at its best. Members of our maintenance team keep our machines, lines and facilities running. You and your teammates will be responsible for all production and industrial refrigeration equipment, as well as our electrical controls systems. You’ll also work closely with our engineers and production members to make important upgrades to our production machinery, as we innovate and grow the business.

Johnsonville, LLC

Industrial Refrigeration Technician

1st Shift

Pay Range: $34.93/hr - $44.55/hr

Hours: 6:00am – 2:30pm Monday - Friday (Overtime as production demands, weekend work expected)

Responsibilities:

• Operations and Preventive maintenance of...
  • ammonia equipment
  • HVAC and ventilation equipment
  • steam boiler
  • compressed air systems
  • domestic hot water / high-pressure hot water systems
  • other as determined by workload
• Be responsible for the performance and safety
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems
• Coordinate work with outside vendors and contractors.
• Member must be highly motivated with high expectations
• Maintain a computerized PM program in SAP/ APSM
• Maintain an Ammonia PSM program and Compliance documentation in a digital SIS / APSM computerized program.
• Maintain all Utility monitoring systems to stay current with operations.
• Assist with new utility equipment installation or equipment relocation.
• Maintain facility and equipment to meet Johnsonville, OSHA, and U.S.D.A. standards.
• Maintain 95% uptime on all utility equipment
• Maintain all utility areas in a neat/orderly fashion.
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Manage outside vendors/contractors.
• Be able to work overtime as needed to complete your workload.

Skills and Competencies:

• 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 a plus.
• Ammonia certificated or similar a plus
• High-pressure Boiler certificate a plus
• Basic knowledge of burners and hot water systems
• Basic experience reading one-line diagrams (P&IDs)
• Basic computer skills needed
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• A strong math background is required.
• Must be able to complete all required documentation paperwork accurately
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be able to maintain all Facility GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• SAP and/or Stellar, APSM experience with PSM program a plus
• Must be willing to share skills to help others develop and possess excellent communication skills.
• Committed to providing great detail and pride in everything you do.
• Must complete all LMS training requirements.
• Must complete annual training requirements for PSM compliance.
• Must be willing to be a member of the Ammonia Response team and maintain training requirements.
• Must be willing to perform recon in the event of a chemical release
• Must have some formal education in courses specifically related to ammonia and PSM regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of the NFPA 70E/Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
• Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English
• Must be at least 18 years old

Other:

• Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check

Date:                                     July 11, 2025

Location:                              Sheboygan Campus – Sheboygan Falls, WI

Member Status:                 Full Time, Hourly Manufacturing

Positions Available:          1

Benefits:                             Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match and profit sharing. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, onsite medical clinic and tuition reimbursement! 

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

How to Apply:  

Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.