Utilities Technician

At Johnsonville, we use our business to build our people. 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 enjoyed in 45 countries. Founded in 1945 by the late Ralph F. and Alice Stayer, our company is 2,000 members strong and remains privately owned today. Come join our family-owned company!

Utilities Technician

Third Shift

Do you want to work for a company who cares about you, has great benefits, pay and monthly bonus? A company who cares about your growth and development as well as makes safety number one? If so, Johnsonville is the place for you. Johnsonville is the Number 1 national sausage meat processor and is looking for someone who wants to be a part of our Johnsonville family and take ownership of their career while using their God given talents to bring new and different ideas to the company.

Position Overview:

This position ensures the proper maintenance and operational status of all plant Refrigeration, Boiler, Wastewater and associated utility systems and equipment in the Johnsonville - Holton facility. Affected equipment includes the plant Refrigeration system, Boilers, HVAC systems, plant water and wastewater distribution system and support systems that are utilized by the plant.

Why This Is A Great Job For A Person Who Wants To Be Great

You get to:

• Work with a team that lives the Johnsonville Way culture and mindset.
• Learn to be and act like a business owner in everything that you do.
• Work with an international organization that is focused on being the best company in the world that happens to make sausage.
• Keep the team members and community safe through the proper operation, repair, and maintenance of all Plant Refrigeration, Wastewater, HVAC, Boiler and Utility systems.
• Assist in maintaining company and government programs and equipment (PSM, HAZMAT, Storm Water, Spill Prevention) that keep our members, community, and environment safe.
• Be an integral part of making safe and quality sausage.
• Keep yourself safe by understanding and following all Safe Operating Practices for repairs to facility systems.
• Drive continuous improvement and root cause analysis in your business through the analysis and research of parts needed for work/repairs, utilizing the Parts Inventory and Work Order systems, and other CI tools.
• Stretch and grow in your personal growth and be a good team member by assisting in other areas of the plant as assigned by the Department Coach.

Qualifications (What you bring to the job):

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Industrial Refrigeration, Wastewater and/or Boiler field with solid skills in electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. Skills with PLC’s are desirable.
• Must have at a minimum a Class I Operator and RETA Certification or obtain certification within 1 year. A Class II certification desired.
• Must have at minimum a Class 1 Kansas Wastewater Certificate or obtain certification within 1 year.
• Completion of an Industrial Ammonia PSM course and Certification desired.
• Willing to travel off-site for additional training and certification as required.
• Ability to understand P&ID’s.
• Understanding of PSM regarding Compliance Guidelines and Requirements.
• Experienced in reading Blueprints and Schematics.
• Assist with system Projects and related maintenance.
• Must become a Member of the Emergency Response Team and be able to pass a Respirator Fit Test and Physical.
• Must be properly groomed / shaved and able to wear a Respirator as required.
• Computer skills in Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and SAP.
• Available to work overtime as required.
• Candidate should be teamwork oriented with good communication skills

Environmental Conditions:

Work is performed in all weather conditions inside or outside a plant environment with animal’s present, subject to heights.

Physical Demands:

Able to work on rough terrain in all weather conditions and lift 70lbs. unassisted. Full range of body motion required: standing, kneeling, and upper body twisting.

How to Apply:

For Internal Members - Log into MyVille. Click on the Member Central link. Click on Home, select Careers and apply for the position titled “Utilities Technician Third Shift”. To access the portal from home- please use portal.ibrat.com.

We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/Disability

Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.