Night-Shift Refrigeration Technician – Ammonia Systems

CJ Schwan's; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Paid time off 2 weeks first year

7 paid holidays and 2 personal days

Comprehensive Benefit Package

401k with up to 4% company match

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Virtual physical therapy assistance

Caregiving support

Job summary

CJ Schwan's in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Refrigeration Technician for the night shift. Starting pay is $30.25 per hour with an additional $2.00 shift differential from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; shift is 6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.

This is a full-time role in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement. You will conduct daily inspections, perform repairs on ammonia refrigeration systems, and ensure safety compliance, including LOTO and Hazmat training, while maintaining boilers

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred.
• Minimum of 0 to 1 year of related experience, ideally in an ammonia refrigeration environment.
• Knowledge of general refrigeration maintenance, electrical, HVAC, or plumbing, along with refrigeration maintenance boilers and ammonia compressors, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Qualify for HAZMAT certification and be able to obtain a boiler license.
• Ability to comply with all general safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections and preventive maintenance on refrigeration equipment including air conditioners, compressors, evaporators, and freon units to ensure optimal operation and compliance with safety standards.
• Perform repairs and overhauls on ammonia refrigeration systems, including replacing motors, pumps, switches, safety controls, solenoids, and fuses across plant refrigeration areas.
• Maintain and monitor boilers, evaporators, and condensers, ensuring proper water treatment, airflow, and functioning of fans and glycol pumps.
• Assist with equipment setup/teardown, fabrication, and installation of new plant machinery, supporting major repairs and construction projects as needed.
• Adhere strictly to facility safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, and participate in Hazmat training and team activities.

Skills

Refrigeration maintenance

Electrical

HVAC

Plumbing

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year maintenance trade degree

Tools

Ammonia refrigeration systems

Boilers

Job description

CJ Schwan's in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Refrigeration Technician for the night shift. Starting pay is $30.25 per hour with an additional $2.00 shift differential from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; shift is 6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.

This is a full-time role in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement. You will conduct daily inspections, perform repairs on ammonia refrigeration systems, and ensure safety compliance, including LOTO and Hazmat training, while maintaining boilers