Industrial Refrigeration & HVAC Technician

Jobot; Devault (PA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility bonus

Medical, dental and vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Jobot is hiring an Industrial Refrigeration & HVAC Technician for a modern food manufacturing plant in western Chester County, PA. The role offers day shifts, top pay, steady hours, and no residential service calls.

You will install, maintain, and repair large refrigeration, HVAC, and ventilation systems while advancing PLC and controls skills in a high-volume facility. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in industrial HVAC/refrigeration, EPA 608, and are comfortable working in cold

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial or industrial HVAC/refrigeration experience (not just residential)
• EPA 608 Universal certification
• Industrial refrigeration experience strongly preferred (ammonia, glycol, large compressor systems)
• Able to read schematics and electrical diagrams; PLC exposure a plus
• Welding (TIG/MIG/stick), brazing and sheet metal skills
• Food or beverage manufacturing experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license; comfortable working in cold environments and occasional after-hours call-ins

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair industrial refrigeration, HVAC, ventilation and exhaust systems
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on compressors, evaporators, condensers, air handlers and controls
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, emergency repairs and root cause analysis
• Maintain refrigerated and frozen storage areas and pressure-controlled production rooms
• Support PLC and automation troubleshooting on HVAC and production equipment
• Handle sheet metal fabrication, brazing/soldering and welding as needed
• Complete work orders in the CMMS and keep accurate logs
• Follow food safety (GMP, HACCP, SQF) and OSHA requirements

Skills

5+ years experience

EPA 608 Universal

Industrial refrigeration

Read schematics & electrical diagrams

Welding (TIG/MIG/stick)

Food/beverage manufacturing

Driver's license

Job description

Industrial Refrigeration & HVAC Technician

$32 - $40 per hour | Devault, PA | On-site | Permanent

Day-shift industrial refrigeration and HVAC role at a modern food manufacturing plant in western Chester County - top pay, steady hours and no residential service calls.

A bit about us:

We're a growing food manufacturer with a modern, high-volume production plant in western Chester County, PA (Malvern/Phoenixville/Downingtown area). Our facility runs large refrigerated and frozen operations, and our maintenance team keeps it all running.

Why join us?

• $32-$40/hr depending on experience, plus overtime and bonus eligibility
• Full medical, dental and vision, 401(k) and paid time off
• Day shift with steady, predictable hours - no residential service calls or driving route to route
• Work on large industrial systems and grow your refrigeration, PLC and controls skills
• Stable company investing in its people and equipment

Job Details

We're hiring a Refrigeration & HVAC Technician to keep our plant's refrigeration, HVAC and ventilation systems running at peak performance.

What you’ll do:

• Install, maintain and repair industrial refrigeration, HVAC, ventilation and exhaust systems
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on compressors, evaporators, condensers, air handlers and controls
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, emergency repairs and root cause analysis
• Maintain refrigerated and frozen storage areas and pressure-controlled production rooms
• Support PLC and automation troubleshooting on HVAC and production equipment
• Handle sheet metal fabrication, brazing/soldering and welding as needed
• Complete work orders in the CMMS and keep accurate logs
• Follow food safety (GMP, HACCP, SQF) and OSHA requirements

What you need:

• 5+ years of commercial or industrial HVAC/refrigeration experience (not just residential)
• EPA 608 Universal certification
• Industrial refrigeration experience strongly preferred (ammonia, glycol, large compressor systems)
• Able to read schematics and electrical diagrams; PLC exposure a plus
• Welding (TIG/MIG/stick), brazing and sheet metal skills
• Food or beverage manufacturing experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license; comfortable working in cold environments and occasional after-hours call-ins

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