What a Day Looks Like
You start your shift reviewing equipment status and safety checklists, then walk the floor to keep the plant’s manufacturing systems running reliably. You apply preventive maintenance, track down root causes, and get machines back online quickly. Along the way, you use lean tools like VSM, Kaizen, and A3 thinking to remove waste and improve uptime. When a line slows, you may step in to operate processing machinery, adjust settings, and help reduce downtime while coaching teammates on safe tool use and basic maintenance. Before the day ends, you verify parts on order, inspect ice quality for clarity, cube size, and hole space, and flag fresh improvement ideas to the Operations Manager.
Pay Range $28-$33
Purpose of the Role
Ensure the reliable operation, maintenance, and minor repair of plant manufacturing systems and physical property, while driving continuous improvement and value for customers, employees, and shareholders.
How You’ll Create Impact
- Execute preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, and repair production equipment to restore performance rapidly.
- Operate processing equipment as needed to improve processing times and decrease downtime.
- Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to maintain manufacturing and facility assets.
- Support water plant operations: ice makers, compressors, heat exchangers, ammonia and Freon refrigeration, pumps, and condensers.
- Verify equipment readiness and ensure supplies and spares are on hand; manage ordering and inventory of repair parts and ready-service equipment.
- Inspect production quality by visually checking ice clarity, cube size, and hole spacing.
- Use root cause analysis and implement countermeasures; conduct basic data analysis to pinpoint issues.
- Perform minor building and grounds upkeep (e.g., lightbulbs, painting, small structural fixes).
- Coach others on safe, proper use of tools/equipment for general facility maintenance.
- Assist with bagging product as needed; occasionally direct workflow based on equipment output.
- Independently perform basic electrical/electronic systems maintenance.
- Escalate opportunities for continuous improvement to the Operations Manager; participate and lead Kaizen and value stream mapping.
- Complete safety checklists as required by the Safety/Risk Management Department.
- Identify, monitor, and correct industrial health and safety issues; apply advanced electrical and chemical safety controls.
- Uphold our Code of Business Ethics and maintain the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and personal safety.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Mindset & Culture
Live our True North attributes: voice of the customer, respect for the individual, no-nonsense communication grounded in facts, servant leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset. Use lean methodologies and tools daily to create value and eliminate waste.
Essential Mental Functions and Skills
- Read and interpret English safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedures.
- Remain alert and work safely without fatigue; respond rapidly with unimpaired coordination.
- Accurately gauge time and distance; retain and recall short-term instructions quickly.
- Concentrate on tasks requiring high cognitive function and sound judgment.
- Adapt to sudden changes, alarms, and emergencies with prompt, appropriate actions.
- Demonstrate a genuine, proactive concern for safety at all times.
- Be free from any mental/physical impairment that would prevent safe, competent performance.
Collaboration
Internal: Plant Manager, plant employees, Regional VP, VP Engineering
External: Vendors, contractors
Supervision
This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. You may help guide production workflow on occasion. Maintain a professional demeanor with vendors, suppliers, and contractors, and exemplify Reddy Ice’s values and priorities.
Qualifications
Required:
- 6–8 years of experience in industrial maintenance operations.
- One of the following certifications: Journeyman license in Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical (State), Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (RETA), Certified Maintenance Technician Level III (International Maintenance Institute), or Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (SMRP).
Preferred:
- 8+ years of experience in industrial maintenance operations.
- Completion of two or more of: PLC Certification (Electronics Technicians Association International); Journeyman license in Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical (State); Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (RETA); Certified Maintenance Technician Level III (International Maintenance Institute); Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (SMRP); High school diploma or GED.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Work spans office areas and all plant zones, including exposure to extreme temperatures, electrical hazards, ammonia, and heavy moving equipment. Nights and weekends required; occasional travel and overtime possible. The pace is fast and dynamic—manage stress, build collaborative relationships, and solve complex issues. Detail orientation and strong organization are essential. Safely use hand tools and heavy electric tools; lift at least 45 lbs.
Technical Proficiency
- PLC troubleshooting
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Conveyor chain replacement
Machines & Technologies
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Conveyor systems