Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Refrigeration Mechanic or Installer to install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating systems. The role involves performing mechanical overhauls, supervising assistants, and using hand tools to mount refrigeration components. Candidates should demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills and be familiar with tools like Microsoft Office and SAP. This position is crucial for maintaining equipment in optimal working condition and involves scheduling and ordering necessary supplies.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
• Supervise and instruct assistants.
• Mount components in specified locations using hand tools.
• Install materials and supplies to maintain equipment.
• Drill holes and install mounting brackets.
• Schedule work with customers and initiate work orders.

Skills

Repairing

Troubleshooting

Operation Monitoring

Equipment Maintenance

Critical Thinking

Operation and Control

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Building automation software

Facility energy management software

Job description

Refrigeration Mechanic or Installer – Life as a Refrigeration Mechanic or Installer

Job Description: Install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating systems.

Refrigeration Mechanic or Installer Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
• Supervise and instruct assistants.
• Mount compressor, condenser, and other components in specified locations on frames, using hand tools and acetylene welding equipment.
• Estimate, order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.
• Drill holes and install mounting brackets and hangers into floor and walls of building.
• Schedule work with customers and initiate work orders, house requisitions, and orders from stock.

Key Skills and Knowledge

• Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Related Job Titles for this Occupation

• Technician
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Technician (HVAC / R Technician)
• Refrigeration Engineer
• Service Technician (Service Tech)
• Bulk Coolers Installer

Tools & Technologies Used by Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• SAP
• Database software
• Building automation software
• Facility energy management software
• Johnson Controls Metasys