Refrigeration Systems Quality Technician

Caliberr Staffing; Junction City (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberr Staffing in Junction City, OR is seeking a detail-oriented Refrigeration Systems Quality Technician to ensure our high-performance cooling equipment meets rigorous standards before reaching customers. You will validate that every unit is safe, efficient, and fully functional.

You will perform comprehensive testing, analyze schematics, and document results, collaborating with engineering and production to drive continuous improvement in reliability and testing efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years in industrial maintenance, HVAC/R, or related manufacturing.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and piping schematics.
• Experience with diagnostic tools and electronic record-keeping systems.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work around large machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional testing and commissioning of chillers and refrigeration systems.
• Analyze wiring diagrams and piping layouts to verify specs.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration issues.
• Charge refrigerant, detect leaks, evacuate and recover per safety regulations.
• Interface with PLC, HMI, and VFD to calibrate and validate responses.
• Document test results and quality records.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to improve reliability and testing efficiency.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

HVAC/R experience

Electrical diagnostics

Reading schematics

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Record keeping systems

Job description

Refrigeration Systems Quality Technician

Junction City, OR

$19.00 to $33.00 per hour

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Refrigeration Systems Quality Technician to ensure our high-performance cooling equipment meets rigorous operational standards before reaching our customers. You will play a vital role in the final validation process, ensuring that every unit is safe, efficient, and fully functional.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive functional testing and commissioning of industrial chillers and refrigeration systems to guarantee performance excellence.
• Analyze complex engineering schematics, wiring diagrams, and piping layouts to verify that equipment assembly aligns with technical specifications.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration-related performance issues to maintain high production quality.
• Perform critical system tasks including refrigerant charging, leak detection, evacuation, and recovery in compliance with safety regulations.
• Interact with PLC, HMI, and VFD control interfaces to calibrate settings and validate system responses.
• Document all test results, inspection findings, and quality records to maintain accurate manufacturing data.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability and testing efficiency.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, HVAC/R, or technical manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to interpret technical documentation, including wiring diagrams and piping schematics.
• Experience utilizing diagnostic tools and electronic record-keeping systems.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs and working around large machinery.

Preferred Skills

• EPA Section 608 Certification or equivalent technical training.
• Hands-on experience with industrial refrigeration components like compressors, heat exchangers, and valves.
• Familiarity with electrical safety standards and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Technical degree or military training in a related mechanical or electrical field.