Refrigeration Technician

DSJ Global; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage manufacturing sector is seeking a Refrigeration Technician in Allentown, PA. The role involves maintaining refrigeration equipment and performing essential maintenance tasks to support the production of premium pet food. Candidates should possess strong mechanical skills and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 5 years of refrigeration journeyman skilled craft training/apprenticeship or equivalent.
• US EPA Universal certificate required.
• Advanced troubleshooting knowledge of refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on refrigeration equipment.
• Analyze conditions and troubleshoot failures.
• Maintain accurate records for compliance.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting abilities

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

5 years refrigeration journeyman skilled craft training/apprenticeship

A.A./A.S. in a technical discipline

Job description

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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Recruitment Consultant - Technical Operations at DSJ Global

We are seeking a dedicated Refrigeration Technician to join our facility in Allentown, PA. Your main role will be to maintain refrigeration equipment and perform maintenance tasks to support the production of premium pet food. This position requires strong mechanical skills, effective communication, analytical thinking, troubleshooting abilities, interpersonal skills, and teamwork to achieve site goals.

Responsibilities:

• Report and follow up on any observations affecting team member safety or product quality and food safety.
• Analyze conditions, troubleshoot failures, repair, and perform preventive/predictive maintenance on all industrial refrigeration equipment, HVAC systems, building, and utilities.
• Conduct preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Ensure all work orders are complete and accurate, including planned and unplanned assignments, and provide feedback to operators as needed.
• Maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:
Must Have:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 years of refrigeration journeyman skilled craft training/apprenticeship certificate or equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• Advanced troubleshooting knowledge of refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and refrigeration meters.
• US EPA Universal certificate.
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation and control logics.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating effectively in English.
• Competency in computer and PC software.

Nice to Have:

• A.A./A.S. in a technical discipline.
• Experience in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HACCP and GMPs.
• Theoretical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits (AC/DC, single/polyphase, low/high voltage) and related equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical demands include lifting/lowering up to 50 pounds, reaching, standing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, and working at heights above 6 feet.
• Ability to work with allergens present in the food environment.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, and wet conditions.
• Ability to wear safety PPE (hard hat, body harness, face shield).
• Adherence to GMP requirements (hair/beard nets, uniforms, hygiene).

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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