Industrial Refrigeration Tech

What Your Day Looks Like

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial Freon refrigeration systems.
• Diagnose and repair refrigeration system issues involving refrigerant leaks, pressure abnormalities, oil management concerns, electrical faults, and control failures.
• Recover, evacuate, recharge, and properly handle refrigerants in accordance with EPA Section 608 regulations.
• Maintain accurate refrigerant usage, recovery, and service logs.
• Install, commission, modify, and repair Freon refrigeration and HVAC systems, including piping, valves, controls, and safety devices.
• Conduct routine inspections, performance testing, and efficiency evaluations to ensure optimal system operation.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, system modifications, and energy-saving improvements.
• Support ammonia refrigeration technicians as needed on shared or hybrid systems.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and service providers for specialized refrigeration projects or repairs.
• Aid in training maintenance personnel on refrigeration fundamentals, safe refrigerant handling practices, and system operation.
• Ensure all work complies with USDA, FDA, EPA, OSHA, and company food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records, work orders, equipment history, and inventory levels of refrigeration components and refrigerants.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to refrigeration emergencies that may affect production, food safety, or product integrity.
• Complete required training in a timely manner.

Who You Are

• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification (required)
• Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience servicing industrial or commercial Freon (HFC/HFO) refrigeration systems
• Strong knowledge of reciprocating, screw, and scroll compressors
• Proficient in brazing, soldering, pipefitting, evacuation, and refrigerant charging procedures
• Experience troubleshooting refrigeration controls, electrical systems, and PLC interfaces
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Effective communication and documentation skills
• Experience in food processing, cold storage, or other hygienic manufacturing environments preferred
• Experience working with both Freon and ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
• Familiarity with energy efficiency initiatives and refrigerant phase-down regulations (AIM Act) preferred
• Technical school training, apprenticeship, or related refrigeration education preferred
• Valid driver's license and ability to respond to after-hours service calls

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to work in cold environments, including coolers and freezers
• Ability to work at heights, climb ladders, and enter confined spaces
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Safety around refrigerants, oils, industrial equipment, and elevated noise levels
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call schedules as business needs require

Benefits

• Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Parental Leave, etc.
• Carebridge Employee Assistance Program For All Full-time Members
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Shift Differential: $2/hour for 2nd shift and $3/hour for weekend shifts
• Yearly bonus based on the achievement of company goals