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Job Description Summary:

At The Coca-Cola Company every personcancreate a long and successful career. The Refrigeration Maintenance Technician II operates and maintains plant facility equipment including boilers, refrigeration (anhydrous ammonia), water filtration, air compressors, electrical systems, piping systems, and hydraulics. Direct and track contractor needs, and activities as directed by management. Perform all tasks in a safe manner to ensure achievement of Quality, Service, and Cost objectives. Comply with all standard operating procedures and requirements under TCCC (The Coca-Cola Company) Quality System, and with all regulations (local to federal). This work is performed in a manufacturing plant. Work involves exposure to temperature extremes, high noise levels, wetness, heights, dust, moving equipment, vibrations, and vapors.

What You'llDo for Us

• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot plant ammonia refrigeration systems in a safe manor
• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot plant boiler, condensate returns and steam distribution systems
• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot plant water treatment system to include nano- and RO filtered systems
• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot plant compressed air systems up to and including 600 psi
• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot plant HVAC, exhaust, and make-up air units
• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot plant fire protection systems
• Restore plant utilities, to include up to 460 VAC power distribution systems, after power outages
• Be an active member of the Hazardous Chemical Response Team
• Use computer and associated software to operate plant utility equipment
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) program
• Utilize plant Computerized maintenance management system to document work orders, equipment history, document personal labor hours, etc.
• Travel to other locations.
• Develop and train peers and new facilities maintenance associates in current and new technologies.
• Explain and demonstrate job tasks to visitors.
• Operate forklift and Genie boom.

Qualifications& Requirements

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma/GED equivalency and pass the plant employment exams.
• Must have 5 years industrial plant maintenance experience in Anhydrous Ammonia and HVAC or refrigeration.
• Must obtain a CIRO (Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator) or higher within 6 months from date of hire.
• Preferred also have maintenance experience in boilers, air compressors (up to 600 PSI), wastewater treatment, water purification (prefer nano or RO filtration), electrical systems (up to 460 V), piping systems, and hydraulics.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to recognize defective parts and to distinguish machine sounds, to detect potential mechanical issues.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, to work on elevated surfaces and work in extreme temperatures and noise levels.
• Ability to pass an annual physical and respiratory test.
• Basic understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLC's) and troubleshooting PLC controlled systems.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand instructions given in English.
• Ability to work eight-hour shifts, 12-hour shifts, day or night shift, or other work schedules as determined by business need, including overtime as required.
• Required to work holidays and plant shutdowns.
• Must obtain a CIRO certification with six months from hire date.

Equipment Used

• Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and hearing protection.
• Full Facepiece Air Purifying Respirator (APR) with cartridge and/or canister.
• Supplied Air Respirator (Airline with helmet and full facepiece pressure-demand or continuous flow).
• Computer and associated software.
• MSDS sheets, hand tools, measuring instruments, power tools, fire extinguisher and lockout devices.
• Confined space equipment.
• Company truck.

What We Can DoForYou

• Benefits:Afull benefits package that starts on day one ofemployment.
• Purpose Driven:Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.
• Community of Belonging:We're an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills:

Electronic Circuitry, Equipment Reliability, ISO 90001, Leadership, Manufacturing Maintenance, Microsoft Office, Robotics, Six Sigma, Waterfall Model

Pay Range:

United States of America: 69,077 USD - 84,427 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Auburndale

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

September 18, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what's possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Visionto learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.