Ammonia Refrigeration Technician – Industrial Electrical

Ilocatum; Fort Atkinson (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RETA training and testing

Comprehensive benefits package

On-site role (Fort Atkinson)

Job summary

Ilocatum in Fort Atkinson, WI is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician, Industrial Electrical to maintain ammonia refrigeration and electrical systems in a food manufacturing facility on a permanent 2nd shift.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on ammonia systems, screw compressors, condensers, and chillers; while handling power distribution, 3-phase MCCs, control circuits, and electrical panels, all under PSM, RMP and OSHA safety rules.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on industrial ammonia (NH3) refrigeration maintenance in manufacturing, cold storage, or processing.
• 2+ years of industrial electrical troubleshooting, including 3-phase power, motor starters, relays, and power distribution.
• Commitment to a permanent 2nd shift, Monday to Friday.
• Stable work history with strong attendance.
• Must live within 45 minutes of Fort Atkinson / Greater Madison area.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on ammonia refrigeration systems, screw compressors, evaporative condensers, and chillers.
• Troubleshoot plant power distribution, 3-phase MCCs, control circuits, and electrical panels.
• Follow and enforce PSM, RMP, and OSHA safety requirements.
• Support mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and utility maintenance across the plant.
• Record daily system logs, pressures, and temperatures.
• Document work orders in the CMMS.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Electrical troubleshooting

2nd shift commitment

Attendance reliability

Tools

CMMS

3-phase MCCs

Control circuits

Job description

Ammonia Refrigeration Technician, Industrial Electrical

Location: Fort Atkinson, WI (100% on-site, no travel)

Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Schedule: Permanent 2nd shift, Monday to Friday

Pay: $42 to $44 per hour, plus premium overtime

Maintain the ammonia refrigeration and electrical systems at a respected food manufacturer, with a stable schedule, no service van, and company-paid RETA certification.

Must-Haves

• 2+ years of hands-on industrial ammonia (NH3) refrigeration maintenance in manufacturing, cold storage, or processing
• 2+ years of industrial electrical troubleshooting, including 3-phase power, motor starters, relays, and power distribution
• Commitment to a permanent 2nd shift, Monday to Friday
• Stable work history with strong attendance
• Must live within 45 minutes of the Fort Atkinson / Greater Madison area

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on ammonia refrigeration systems, screw compressors, evaporative condensers, and chillers
• Troubleshoot plant power distribution, 3-phase MCCs, control circuits, and electrical panels
• Follow and enforce PSM, RMP, and OSHA safety requirements
• Support mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and utility maintenance across the plant
• Record daily system logs, pressures, and temperatures
• Document work orders in the CMMS

Nice-to-Haves

• RETA CARO or CIRO certification
• USDA, FDA, or SQF food processing experience
• PLC and ladder logic troubleshooting

Compensation and Benefits

• $42 to $44 per hour
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours per day
• Guaranteed double-time on Sundays
• 100% company-paid RETA training and testing
• Comprehensive benefits package

About the Company

Our client is a long-established, highly respected food manufacturer in southern Wisconsin known for employee respect and long team tenure.