Industrial Refrigeration and Electrical Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Sterling St James LLC; Fort Atkinson (WI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC in Wisconsin is seeking an Industrial Refrigeration & Electrical Technician for a permanent 2nd shift. The role focuses on ammonia refrigeration maintenance and electrical diagnostics, with a strong safety culture and full benefits.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in NH3 systems and 2+ years in electrical troubleshooting, and is eligible to work in the U.S. Local commute within 45 minutes of Greater Madison, WI.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of ammonia refrigeration experience in a manufacturing or processing facility.
• 2+ years of industrial electrical diagnostics with 3-phase power and power distribution.
• Permanent 2nd shift (Mon–Fri) with on-site work only.
• Stable employment history and reliable attendance.
• Residence within 45 minutes of Greater Madison, WI; U.S. citizen or green card holder.

Responsibilities

• Maintain industrial ammonia infrastructure, perform preventive maintenance and rapid fault-tracing across NH3 systems.
• Troubleshoot 3-phase power distribution and electrical panels safely.
• Ensure compliance with PSM, RMP and OSHA protocols.
• Support plant operations to sustain 2nd shift production.
• Document logs and work orders in the CMMS system.

Skills

NH3 Refrigeration

Electrical Diagnostics

2nd Shift

On-Site Work

Tools

RET A Exposure

Job description

Industrial Refrigeration & Electrical Technician - 2nd Shift

$42.00 - $44.00/hour + Premium Overtime Greater Madison Area, WI 2nd Shift Full Benefits Package

• COMPENSATION: $42.00 - $44.00/hour starting base rate + premium overtime structure (time-and-a-half after 8 daily hours + guaranteed double-time on Sundays) + full benefits package.
• WORK SCHEDULE: Predictable, permanent 2nd Shift (Monday - Friday) | 100% On-Site infrastructure position with zero travel and no erratic road-service callouts.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Century-old, prestigious food manufacturing leader in Greater Madison; clean, highly collaborative team culture operating under rigorous Process Safety Management (PSM) safety guidelines.
• EXPERIENCE DEPTH: 2+ years of hands-on industrial ammonia refrigeration (NH3) system maintenance + 2+ years of industrial electrical and 3-phase power troubleshooting. (Specialized industrial process cooling - not residential/commercial HVAC).
• CERTIFICATION & TRAINING: RETA Certification preferred; 100% company-paid sponsorship, coursework, and testing provided for uncertified technicians willing to obtain credentials.
• REQUIREMENTS / COMPLIANCE: US Citizen or Green Card holder; permanent residence within a daily 45-minute driving radius of Greater Madison, WI.

If you are a specialized industrial refrigeration professional tired of dealing with erratic on-call service routes, driving thousands of miles in a service van, or working for volatile contractors, this direct-hire opportunity offers an ideal career anchor. Operating as a prestigious, century-old food manufacturing leader in the Greater Madison area, this organization has built a fierce reputation over the past 100 years centered on employee respect, technical craftsmanship, and multi-decade team retention.

Leadership views its technical staff as the backbone of the entire facility and invests heavily in your professional development - offering full corporate funding for RETA training and industry testing. You will join a collaborative, highly skilled 2nd shift team operating inside a pristine plant where safety is a living priority managed under strict PSM guidelines. Backed by an industry-leading overtime structure - featuring time-and-a-half after 8 daily hours and guaranteed double-time on Sundays - this environment rewards your expertise while providing complete schedule stability and zero travel.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Maintain Industrial Ammonia Infrastructure: Execute comprehensive preventive maintenance, rapid fault-tracing, and emergency repairs across high-capacity ammonia refrigeration loops ($NH_3$), screw compressors, evaporative condensers, and chillers.
• Troubleshoot Industrial Electrical Networks: Inspect, test, and repair complex plant power distribution systems, 3-phase motor control centers (MCCs), industrial control circuits, and automated machinery electrical panels safely.
• Ensure PSM & Regulatory Compliance: Partner directly with safety leadership to enforce strict adherence to Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Plan (RMP), and OSHA safety protocols.
• Support Plant Facility Operations: Perform high-level mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and utility maintenance across the facility to ensure uninterrupted 2nd shift production.
• Maintain Digital Compliance Records: Complete daily system logs, record pressure/temperature parameters, and document work orders accurately within the digital CMMS platform.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• 2+ Years Ammonia Refrigeration Experience: Verifiable, hands-on background maintaining and repairing industrial ammonia ($NH_3$) systems in a manufacturing, cold storage, or processing facility.
• 2+ Years Industrial Electrical Diagnostics: Solid expertise troubleshooting industrial electrical circuits, high-voltage equipment, relays, motor starters, and power distribution systems safely.
• 2nd Shift & Schedule Commitment: Complete alignment and lifestyle readiness to work a permanent, stable 2nd shift schedule (Monday through Friday).
• Dependable Employment Track Record: Stable job history demonstrating strong attendance, personal accountability, and long-term workplace commitment.
• Local Commute: Residence established within a comfortable, daily 45-minute driving radius of the Greater Madison, WI area.
• Legal Authorization: Must be a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• RETA Credentials: Active RETA CARO (Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator) or CIRO (Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator) designation.
• Food & Beverage Industry Background: Prior experience working inside a USDA, FDA, or SQF-regulated food processing facility.
• PLC & Controls Exposure: Ability to read ladder logic or troubleshooting low-voltage PLC inputs/outputs on automated cooling systems.