Refrigeration Maintenance Tech: Ammonia/CO2, 1st Shift

Branding Iron Holding, LLC; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 49,593 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Branding Iron Holdings / Rochester Meat Company seeks a Refrigeration Maintenance Technician for 1st shift to service ammonia and CO2 refrigeration systems, HVAC units, and related cooling infrastructure in a food production setting.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, rapid repairs, and adherence to safety standards, HazMat procedures, and documentation. Compensation includes $36.00–$45.00 per hour plus a $5,000 sign‑on bonus for highly qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems.
• CO2 refrigeration experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Two or more years of industrial refrigeration, ammonia refrigeration, or industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Willingness to overtime/weekend work for projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of primary compressors and refrigeration system checks.
• Maintain and repair ammonia and CO2 refrigeration systems, HVAC, and related equipment.
• Provide preventive maintenance and timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot refrigeration, cooling, and heating issues to ensure reliability.
• Support production by servicing freezing and packaging equipment tied to refrigeration processes.
• Follow schematics and electrical diagrams and document activities in CMMS.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

CO2 refrigeration

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Reading schematics

CMMS software

LOTO & PPE

HazMat response

English communication

RETA certification readiness

Tools

HVAC testing equipment

Power tools

Electrical testing instruments

Job description

Branding Iron Holdings / Rochester Meat Company seeks a Refrigeration Maintenance Technician for 1st shift to service ammonia and CO2 refrigeration systems, HVAC units, and related cooling infrastructure in a food production setting.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, rapid repairs, and adherence to safety standards, HazMat procedures, and documentation. Compensation includes $36.00–$45.00 per hour plus a $5,000 sign‑on bonus for highly qualified candidates.