Assembler II - Sub Assembly Refrigeration

Dover Food Retail; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is seeking an Assembler II – Sub Assembly Refrigeration to join our Operations team in Centerville, IA. You will assemble refrigeration components, interpret BOMs, and perform leak checks and nitrogen fills as part of the sub-assembly process.

You will read schematics, cut and braze tubing, charge refrigerant, and verify system integrity. This role requires teamwork, safety, and attention to detail in a first-shift setting.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Fast learner who can grasp processes quickly.
• Proficient with handheld tools and measuring devices.
• Good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend a job order and bill of materials.
• Identify parts and their placement on the line.
• Read blueprints or schematic drawings to locate component locations, sizes, capacities, and types.
• Cut, bend, and braze tubing to form refrigeration system lines.
• Remove air from the system and charge with specified refrigerant.
• Conduct pre-startup checks on equipment.
• Identify and use appropriate hand and power tools.
• Perform general assembly tasks using hand or power tools.
• Identify parts using bill of materials and work orders.
• Read measuring instruments and use them for gauging and dimensioning.
• Fasten parts with bolts, screws, rivets or fasteners.
• Identify maintenance needs for equipment and tooling.
• Use electrical testing equipment.
• Work at different workstations as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Use safety equipment as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team oriented

Fast learner

Hands-on problem solving

Proficiency with handheld tools

Strong communication skills

Tools

Dielectric testers

Voltage meters

Blueprints/Schematics

Job description

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of display cases, specialty products, refrigeration and power systems, and comprehensive services. DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV), a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues exceeding $7 billion.

Job Title

Assembler II – Sub Assembly Refrigeration

FLSA Status

Hourly / Non‑Exempt

Department & Supervisor

Department: Operations
Supervisor: Production Supervisor

Shift

1st

What We Are Looking For

Sub Assembly Refrigeration works as part of a team responsible for assembling various components of product lines, including preparing coils, performing leak checks, filling coils with nitrogen, and placing pressure plates.

What You’ll Be Responsible For In This Role

• Read and comprehend a job order and bill of materials.
• Identify parts used on the assigned product line and their placement locations.
• Read and comprehend blueprints or schematic drawings to determine component locations, sizes, capacities, and types (compressor, condenser, expansion valve, tubing, or piping).
• Cut, bend, and braze specified tubing to form refrigeration system lines.
• Remove air from the system and charge the system with the specified amount and type of refrigerant.
• Conduct pre‑startup checks on all equipment.
• Identify and use appropriate hand and power tools for the assigned product line.
• Perform general assembly tasks using hand or power tools.
• Identify parts and descriptions using work order information such as the bill of materials.
• Utilize provided information on material gauging and dimensioning.
• Read measuring instruments such as rulers, tape measures, and metal squares.
• Fasten parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners.
• Identify maintenance needs for equipment and tooling.
• Use electrical testing equipment like dielectric testers or voltage meters.
• Work at different workstations as production needs dictate.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Use proper safety equipment and apparel required for each operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To Be a Great Fit For The Role

• Team oriented – values teamwork and collaborates effectively.
• Engages others in discussion and is hands‑on in problem‑solving.
• Fast learner able to quickly grasp business processes.
• Passion for getting things right.
• Can‑do attitude and commitment to finding solutions.
• Proficiency with handheld tools and measuring devices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally: kneeling, squatting, pinching, foot use, and lift/carry up to 50 lbs alone or 75 lbs assisted.
• Frequently: walking, stooping/twisting, pushing/pulling, neck rotation/extension, and lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Constantly: standing, reaching, gripping, visual acuity (near/far), and lift/carry up to 10 lbs.
• Occasional occurrence: up to 1/3 of the time.
• Frequent occurrence: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Constant occurrence: 2/3 or more of the time.

Benefits

Benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, short‑term and long‑term disability, basic and supplemental life insurance, optional accident and critical illness insurance, adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits, commuter benefits, parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves, paid time off, employee discounts and assistance programs. Eligibility is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required, and may change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factor prohibited by law.