Refrigeration Technician

Bama Companies is on the lookout for a Full-Time Ammonia Refrigeration Technician for our dynamic team in sunny Tulsa, OK. With competitive pay starting at $33.45/hr and up based on your experience, you'll be rewarded for your skills and contributions.

Sign-on Partnership: $1000 @ 6 months, $1000 at 1 year, $1000 at 18 months, and $1000 at 2 years = $4000

You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Snack/Drink Room, Employee Discounts.

The Bama Companies: Our Story

Bama is an innovator of wholesome bakery products and cater to the needs of the largest and most well known restaurant chains on the planet. Our company's core product lines are hand-held pies, biscuits, buns, pie shells, and pizza crust.

Make a difference as a BCS Refrigeration Technician

As a Refrigeration Technician at The Bama Companies, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the heartbeat of our production facility! Your expertise will ensure the safe and effective operation of essential elements like ammonia-based refrigeration systems, HVAC systems, and boilers. You'll be the go-to hero for troubleshooting and conducting repairs, ensuring everything runs smoothly. With your keen eye and problem-solving skills, you'll tackle the maintenance of our manufacturing systems, keeping our food production lines humming with energy and efficiency.

Join us, and be part of a team that values your skills while having a blast in a relaxed yet high-performance environment!

What matters most

To thrive as a Refrigeration Technician at The Bama Companies, you'll need a robust set of skills that blend technical expertise with problem-solving prowess! Familiarity with math and reading comprehension will help you interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics with ease. Proficiency in ammonia refrigeration system maintenance and HVAC operations is crucial, along with a solid grasp of plant support systems such as boilers and air compressors. You'll also need to be well-versed in mechanical systems, including pneumatics and lubrication, and possibly dabble in basic MIG and TIG welding. A First Class Stationary Engineer license and knowledge of Predictive Maintenance concepts will set you up for success.

Your ability to navigate emotionally charged situations and diffuse conflicts will be invaluable in a high-energy environment. With at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, particularly in food production, you'll help us maintain excellence while keeping our operations running smoothly!

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Math and reading comprehension to understand and interpret technical manuals
• bulletins
• blueprints and schematics •Must be proficient in both of the following areas: -Ammonia refrigeration system safe operation
• maintenance
• repair
• HVAC system maintenance and repair
• and meeting PSM requirements
• -Maintenance and repair of plant support systems including boilers
• air compressors
• high pressure hot water
• plumbing and equipment movers •Must be proficient in at least 3 of the following areas and have basic knowledge of the others: -Maintenance and repair of motor controls
• general industrial wiring and hardware
• and electrical troubleshooting -Maintenance and repair of mechanical systems including pneumatics
• bearings
• seals
• gears
• chains
• sprockets
• pipe fitting
• and appropriate lubrication of mechanical systems -Basic Mig and Tig welding for repair purposes -The use of shop machinery including mills
• lathes
• drill presses and normal industrial tools for repair purposes •First Class Stationary Engineer license. •Understands Predictive Maintenance concepts & can interpret PdM findings to ensure appropriate repairs are planned/executed •Available for occasional travel to support technical development or other company needs •Available for working any shift in a 24/7 food manufacturing operation •2 years electrical
• electronics
• or HVAC degree or equivalent training / experience •5 years Maintenance experience in manufacturing
• preferably in the food industry •Able to defuse conflict in emotionally charged situations •Experience with ammonia refrigeration system operation
• maintenance
• repair
• and PSM requirements. •HVAC system maintenance & repair •Refrigeration recovery license •Six Sigma Green Belt

Join us!

If you believe that this position matches your requirements, applying for it is a breeze.

*** Bama is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. ***