Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Maintenance & Installation - Southeast MI Locations (SE MI)

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Dearborn seeks an experienced Refrigeration and Air Conditioning technician to maintain and repair HVAC equipment across the plant. You will troubleshoot diverse systems, keep detailed logs, and work with a team to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Candidates must complete an apprenticeship or have 8+ years of related experience, hold a valid driver’s license (Hilo certification a plus), and be willing to work overtime or variable shifts as needed. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Completed bona fide apprenticeship or 8 years of HVAC experience.
• Maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment across multiple makes.
• Ability to operate safely in a plant environment and log actions.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs on HVAC equipment in the Plant.
• Troubleshoot ranging from small units to large York/Trane Chillers.
• Repair or replace failed components and maintain logs.
• Participate in meetings and represent Central Maintenance on refrigeration matters.
• Maintain a clean and orderly shop area.

Skills

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Electrical skills

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Log keeping

Education

Apprenticeship completion

8 years HVAC experience

Tools

York/Trane Chillers

Hilo driver certification

Driver's license

Job description

Rate of Pay and Benefits:

Refrigeration and Air Condition Maintenance and Installation are paid a top hourly base rate of $45.115, plus applicable shift, overtime, and holiday premiums. The starting rate for this position is$44.915with pay increases to the top rate upon completion of three consecutive months of employment.

Benefits:

Immediate access to Best-in-Class Company provided healthcare!

• Company provided premium coverage for Hospital-Surgical-Medical plus Drug, Hearing, Dental, and Vision.
• Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Accident and Sickness and Extended Disability Benefits.
• Automatic enrollment in TESPHE, the hourly employee 401(k) plan, at an initial pre-tax contribution rate of 3%. Also eligible for Company TESPHE contributions of 10% of base pay and $1 per compensated hour.
• Eligible for holiday pay, profit sharing and lump sum bonuses, paid time off, tuition assistance, and immediate vehicle discount purchase plans.

Willingness and ability to work on any assigned schedule, change shifts, work more than 8 hours per day and/or work overtime, all while maintaining good attendance. Ability and willingness to learn and follow safety rules and procedures, to work in a team environment, treat co-workers with dignity and respect regardless of personal differences, and accept and follow instructions and requests from leadership. Ability and willingness to understand and follow instructions, both oral or in writing.

Ability to perform tasks of the trade, stand for extended periods, walk unassisted, work at heights, work overhead including on ladders and platforms and manipulate tools typical of the trade.Tasks will require a certain amount of reaching, lifting, twisting, bending, and use of a PMHV or hilo.Ability to perceive differences in details and prints related to trade. Must be able to effectively maneuver about vehicles, equipment, assembly lines or stations, and about facility.

Candidates must have completed a bona fide apprenticeship, or have 8 years of previous experience, or have a combination of previous work experience and training equivalent to a bona fide apprenticeship program.

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs on different makes and models of HVAC/equipment in the Plant.
• Ability to add / recover multiple types of refrigerants.Maintain detailed and accurate logs for these actions.
• Troubleshooting everything from small window units and electrical panel A/C units to large York and Trane Chillers.
• Ability to repair / replace failed components.
• York or Trane Chiller experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license. Hilo driver certification a plus.
• Good troubleshooting skills, mechanical and electrical.
• Participate in Company meetings and represent Central Maintenance on refrigeration matters and environmental audits.
• Good organizational skills, maintain clean and orderly shop area.

Successful completion of a job interview, pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check are required. Drug panel does not include THC.

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status.