Charge Line Operator

Leer Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (subsidized)

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Shoe stipend for steel toes

Cares Program – up to 50% off fitness

13 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Leer Inc. in New Lisbon, WI is seeking a Charge, test, and troubleshoot refrigeration units. The role involves evacuating, charging, testing, and repairing refrigeration units in a production environment.

You will pull vacuum, charge with the correct refrigerant, perform leak checks, and interpret gauges and chart records to ensure proper operation. The candidate should have refrigeration training, the ability to read schematics, and experience with electrical testing.

Qualifications

• Must follow all safe operating procedures and requirements.
• Refrigeration-training completed with applicable experience.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical data.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, refrigeration, and mechanical systems.
• Proficient with digital multimeters, Hipot testers, refrigerant charge machines, and leak detectors.
• Able to perform basic math and unit conversions.
• Computer proficiency including EPICOR ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Evacuate, charge, test, troubleshoot, and repair refrigeration units in production.
• Pull vacuum and charge units with proper refrigerant type/amount.
• Perform refrigerant recovery per procedures.
• Pressure test and leak check systems; fix leaks as needed.
• Interpret gauges, pressures, and chart records to verify performance.
• Conduct electrical testing with digital meters and Hipot testing equipment.
• Verify unit parameters meet quality standards.
• Move units to testing areas as required.
• Maintain accurate test and performance records.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety procedures

Schematics reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Mathematical calculations

EPICOR ERP

Independent work

Team player

Welding/Brazing (preferred)

Tools

Digital multimeters

Hipot testing equipment

Refrigerant charge machines

Refrigerant leak detectors

EPICOR ERP system

Job description

Location: New Lisbon, WI
Shift: 1st – 5 am – 1:30 p.m. – Mandatory overtime on a regular basis.

Position Summary:

Charge, test, and troubleshoot refrigeration units.

Responsibilities:

• Evacuate, charge, test, troubleshoot, and repair refrigeration units in a production environment.
• Pull a vacuum on refrigeration systems and charge units with the proper type and amount of refrigerant.
• Perform refrigerant recovery in accordance with established procedures.
• Pressure test and leak check refrigeration systems, identifying and correcting leaks as needed.
• Operate and interpret refrigeration gauges, system pressures, and chart recorders to verify proper unit performance.
• Perform electrical testing and diagnostics using digital multimeters and Hipot testing equipment.
• Verify unit operating parameters and ensure products meet quality and performance standards.
• Move units to designated testing areas as required.
• Maintain accurate test and performance records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must understand and follow all safe operating procedures and requirements.
• Must have passed refrigeration training and possess refrigeration experience/knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings, charts, tables, and technical data.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, refrigeration, and mechanical systems.
• Proficient in the use of digital multimeters, Hipot testing units, refrigerant charge machines, refrigerant leak detectors, and other handheld tools.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including decimals, fractions, and basic formulas.
• Computer proficiency, including the ability to learn and use the EPICOR ERP system.
• Understanding of the Merchandiser production process.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and execute instructions with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Possess a cooperative attitude and work effectively as part of a team.
• Welding, brazing, and soldering experience preferred.

Essential Functions:

The ability to stand for extended periods of time.

The ability to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The ability to talk and hear.

The ability to climb and balance.

The ability to lift more than 60 pounds.

The ability to see up close (20 inches or less) and at a distance (to 20 feet or more), use peripheral vision, have good depth perception, and focus.

The ability to work around fumes or chemicals.

The ability to work with explosives or risk of electrical shock.

The ability to wear all required safety equipment.

The ability to work in a loud environment.

The ability to work in a dry and sometimes dusty environment.

The ability to be physically active throughout your shift.

So, what do you get out of working at Leer, Inc. beyond a friendly work environment and the best teammates around? A competitive compensation package that other manufacturers can’t beat. Take a look.

ESOP Distributions

An ESOP is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Like mentioned above, Leer Inc. is 100% employee-owned. That means you will be an employee-owner and own a piece of the company. Trust us when we say, if you include your yearly ESOP payments, we offer a compensation package that’s difficult to beat. Don’t believe us? Stop in and we’ll show you.

• Generous Paid Time Off (Starts at 3-Weeks in 1st Full Year)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance (Subsidized by Leer)
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Paid by Leer)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Paid by Leer)
• Life Insurance (Paid by Leer)
• Shoe stipend for steel toes
• Cares Program – up to 50% off fitness equipment or gym membership
• Community involvement hours

Be part of making iconic products that make all the difference in hospitals, restaurants, and more. We’re proud to be an essential business and support other industries who keep us healthy and fed.

Leer, Inc. is a growing company that is all about our team members. Really. We’re 100% employee-owned.

What does employee-owned mean?

As an employee-owner at Leer Inc., you’ll have a direct stake in our success. Through our employee ownership program, you’re not just part of the team, you’re an owner helping to shape our future. We value initiative, collaboration, and a long-term mindset, and we reward your contributions with shared growth and equity.

We look forward to meeting you!

The Charging Line Operator is responsible for evacuating, charging, testing, and troubleshooting refrigeration units. This role includes charging units to the proper refrigerant level and pressure, leak-checking refrigeration systems, testing units to verify proper operation, and interpreting chart records. This position reports to the Production Lead.