Refrigeration Technician in Barrie | $20-$25/hour (2025-12-18)

IS2 Staffing Services; Barrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Barrie, Ontario, is seeking a Refrigeration Technician Apprentice to join their team. The position is full-time and permanent, offering a competitive hourly wage of $20.00–$25.00 based on experience, along with fantastic benefits including RRSP matching and on-the-job training. Candidates should possess strong mechanical skills, a willingness to learn, and ideally be enrolled in a relevant educational program. This role provides an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

RRSP program with company match

Cell phone reimbursement

On-the-job training

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble refrigeration components for cooling and heating units.
• Braise, pressure-test, and verify refrigeration joints.
• Wire medium- and low-voltage systems following diagrams.
• Evacuate and charge units, then run performance tests.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to read engineering drawings

Experience using hand and power tools

Forklift operation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Enrollment in Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technician program

Job description

Our client, a leading manufacturer of precision-controlled environments, is looking to add a Refrigeration Technician Apprentice / General Labourer to their growing team in Barrie, Ontario.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering competitive hourly pay and excellent benefits. If you have mechanical aptitude or are enrolled in a Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technician program, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a specialized industry.

Shift: Straight days, Monday to Friday
Pay: $20.00–$25.00 per hour (based on experience)
Benefits: Group benefits after 90 days, RRSP program, and more!

What You’ll Do

• Assemble refrigeration components for pre-packaged cooling and heating units.
• Braze, pressure-test, and verify refrigeration joints.
• Wire medium- and low-voltage systems following standard diagrams.
• Evacuate and charge units, then run performance tests.
• Safely handle and store refrigerants in compliance with regulations.
• Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration issues to meet manufacturing specs.
• Perform quality inspections and maintain documentation.
• Assist with inventory management and labeling for traceability.
• Crate and package equipment for shipment.
• Support senior refrigeration technicians and other team members as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and Bills of Material.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Forklift operation skills (or willingness to train).
• Enrollment in or completion of a Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technician program preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or assembly is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive hourly wage.
• RRSP program with company match after vesting period.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• On-the-job training and mentorship.
• Opportunities for career growth in a high-demand industry.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

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