Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Specialist

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Wilbraham (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating systems in a manufacturing setting.

You will work with limited supervision, performing preventative maintenance, testing systems with gauges, and documenting all work clearly and accurately. The role emphasizes staying current with new technology, assisting in training colleagues, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across maintenance activities and

Qualifications

• Ammonia refrigeration systems knowledge
• Ability to read gauges and instruments and perform preventive maintenance
• 2–4 years of ammonia refrigeration experience (preferred in manufacturing)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and perform preventative maintenance on ammonia refrigeration systems
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of maintenance records
• Observe and test system operation using gauges and instruments
• Dismantle, assemble, and install refrigeration equipment
• Maintain communication with other departments and notify of problems impacting production
• Ensure repairs are documented with required information
• Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory
• Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize downtime
• Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology, and techniques
• Identify opportunities to improve processes using continuous improvement mindset
• Anticipate parts requirements and follow purchasing procedures
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with regulations
• Follow GMP and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration systems

Gauges and instruments

Documentation and records

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/technical school certification (preferred)

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating systems in a manufacturing setting.

You will work with limited supervision, performing preventative maintenance, testing systems with gauges, and documenting all work clearly and accurately. The role emphasizes staying current with new technology, assisting in training colleagues, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across maintenance activities and