Refrigeration Technician
Benefits
401(k)
Medical, Dental, Vision
PTO
Position Summary
The Refrigeration Technician is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and repairing ammonia industrial refrigeration systems to ensure safe and efficient facility operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on ammonia refrigeration systems
- Monitor and record daily refrigeration system performance
- Conduct visual inspections of freezers, coolers, evaporators, fans, ice buildup, and drains
- Adjust compressor pressures and temperatures as needed
- Monitor ammonia levels in accumulators and high-pressure vessels
- Follow lockout/tagout and all safety procedures
- Perform other related duties as required
Basic Qualifications
- 18 years or older; authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ammonia Refrigeration Certification
- 1+ year of industrial maintenance experience
- Welding experience
- Ability to read blueprints and use hand, power, and precision measuring tools
- Ability to work in varied environments (hot, cold, wet, humid, elevated areas)
- Ability to work overtime and extended hours as production requires
- Ability to complete required safety and food compliance training (SQF, GMP, HACCP, SOPs, Food Defense)
Preferred Qualifications
- Refrigeration or maintenance experience in a USDA-inspected beef, pork, or poultry facility
- Consistent work history within the past 12 months
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
- Ability to work safely, wear PPE, and follow all safety and food quality standards
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Must provide own basic tools
You should be proficient in:
- HVAC/R Systems
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
- Commercial Electrical Expertise
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Repair
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification
- HVAC Service & Installation
- HVAC Maintenance
- HVAC Troubleshooting
- HVAC Repair
- High Voltage Systems
- Pneumatics Troubleshooting
- Powerhouse Operation
- Boiler Certification
- Boiler Troubleshooting
- Service
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Conduit Bending
- Industrial Electrical Experience
- Industrial Electrical Systems
- Hydraulic Systems & Components
- Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
- Crane & Lifting Equipment Systems
- Aerial & Utility Equipment Systems
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Electrical Panel Installation
- Machine Safety Inspections