Ammonia Refrigeration Tech – 1st Shift (Sign-On Bonus)

Dessert Holdings Inc.; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Training and certifications

Job summary

Dessert Holdings in Colorado is seeking a Refrigeration Technician (Ammonia) to maintain ammonia refrigeration systems, boilers, and plant utilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and coordinate with third‑party providers, while upholding SQF, HACCP, GMP, and Process Safety Management standards.

This is a 6:00 AM–2:30 PM shift with a potential sign-on bonus, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth within Dessert

Qualifications

• 1–3 years hands-on ammonia refrigeration experience.
• Experience with natural gas-fired boilers and compressed air systems.
• Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Experience with PLCs and process instrumentation.
• Proven ability to write or follow SOPs and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform PMs on ammonia refrigeration systems and identify additional needs.
• Conduct routine inspections and support integrity programs.
• Perform minor repairs on ammonia system equipment.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical issues.
• Support development and implementation of electronic PM systems.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for specialized maintenance.
• Assist with plant utility systems (boilers, compressed air, water).
• Follow safety, food safety, and quality standards and report concerns.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Natural gas-fired boilers

Compressed air systems

Process Safety Management (PSM)

Blueprints

Schematics

PLCs & process instrumentation

SOPs

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

English literacy

Job description

Dessert Holdings in Colorado is seeking a Refrigeration Technician (Ammonia) to maintain ammonia refrigeration systems, boilers, and plant utilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and coordinate with third‑party providers, while upholding SQF, HACCP, GMP, and Process Safety Management standards.

This is a 6:00 AM–2:30 PM shift with a potential sign-on bonus, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth within Dessert