Commercial Refrigeration Install Technician – Griffith, IN

Midwest Refrigeration; Griffith (IN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Year-round work

Career growth

Team environment

Job summary

Midwest Refrigeration in Griffith, IN, seeks a Commercial Refrigeration Installation Technician to install and replace commercial refrigeration systems in grocery stores, cold storage facilities, and industrial settings. You will read mechanical blueprints, braze and test piping, and coordinate with foremen and other trades on active projects.

Responsibilities include installing rack systems, condensers, piping, and walk-in units while maintaining safety, quality, and schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of commercial refrigeration installation experience.
• EPA 608 Certification.
• Refrigeration technical school or trade school coursework.
• Experience working on grocery store, cold storage, or industrial refrigeration projects.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install commercial refrigeration equipment including rack refrigeration systems, condensing units, compressors, evaporators, walk-in coolers/freezers, and display cases.
• Assist with rigging, setting, leveling, and securing refrigeration equipment using proper lifting methods and tools.
• Install refrigeration piping systems including suction, liquid, and discharge lines.
• Install pipe supports, hangers, insulation, and related refrigeration components.
• Braze, solder, and pressure test refrigeration piping systems.
• Read and interpret refrigeration drawings, mechanical blueprints, and installation plans.
• Perform refrigeration system change-outs, retrofits, and mechanical upgrades in active commercial facilities.
• Coordinate daily work activities with foremen, superintendents, and other trades on site.
• Ensure installations meet manufacturer specifications, refrigeration codes, and company quality standards.
• Identify material needs and communicate shortages, conflicts, or delays to project leadership.
• Maintain productivity while meeting quality and schedule expectations.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites.
• Properly use, care for, and maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicles.
• Participate in jobsite safety meetings and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform all work in a safe and responsible manner to protect employees, subcontractors, and the public.

Skills

Refrigeration knowledge

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Time management

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

EPA 608 Certification

Trade school coursework

Tools

Copper piping tools

Braze technique

Pressure testing equipment

Job description

Midwest Refrigeration in Griffith, IN, seeks a Commercial Refrigeration Installation Technician to install and replace commercial refrigeration systems in grocery stores, cold storage facilities, and industrial settings. You will read mechanical blueprints, braze and test piping, and coordinate with foremen and other trades on active projects.

Responsibilities include installing rack systems, condensers, piping, and walk-in units while maintaining safety, quality, and schedules.