Industrial Refrigeration Technician II

Americold; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking an experienced refrigeration technician to maintain and repair systems across our warehouse facilities. The role requires troubleshooting, calibration, and strictly following lockout/tagout and safety procedures.

Applicants should have GED or high school diploma with 2+ years in refrigeration maintenance or 3+ years in general maintenance with relevant certifications; HAZMAT training is required. The position may involve on-call duties and adherence to OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial refrigeration maintenance experience OR 3 years industrial maintenance plus certifications such as RETA, Garden City, or EPA Universal.
• Must complete industrial refrigeration and maintenance courses.
• Experience troubleshooting ALTA and Allen Bradley control systems.
• Must complete HAZMAT training and maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform operation, repair, and adjustment of refrigeration systems throughout the warehouse.
• Monitor system performance and determine when systems are not operating correctly.
• Replace components following lockout/tagout procedures and program standards.
• Conduct basic pump out and evacuate refrigerant as necessary for valve replacement or repair.
• Perform routine maintenance on warehouse equipment per OSHA standards.
• Test, calibrate, and evaluate equipment performance and inspect work for compliance with specs and safety standards.
• Inspect completed work for compliance to blueprints, specs, and safety standards.
• Maintain preventive maintenance records and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Work flexible shifts, including on call as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Control systems

Maintenance planning

Lockout/Tagout

Hazmat training

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

ALTA controls

Allen-Bradley PLCs

CMMS - Oracle

Job description

Americold is seeking an experienced refrigeration technician to maintain and repair systems across our warehouse facilities. The role requires troubleshooting, calibration, and strictly following lockout/tagout and safety procedures.

Applicants should have GED or high school diploma with 2+ years in refrigeration maintenance or 3+ years in general maintenance with relevant certifications; HAZMAT training is required. The position may involve on-call duties and adherence to OSHA standards.