Refrigeration Technician

Polar King International, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

Polar King International, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a full-time Refrigeration Technician to assemble and install refrigeration systems for walk-in coolers and freezers as the final production step.

The role requires 2+ years in HVAC/R repair or installation, ability to read manuals, troubleshoot issues, and document components. Electrical work knowledge helps; HVAC certification is preferred; teamwork and self-direction are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in HVAC/R repair or installation.
• Experience in mechanical systems calculations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to read manuals and follow written directions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install refrigeration systems as part of the new production process.
• Troubleshoot and solve installation issues.
• Document system components and installation details.
• Follow customer requirements and read specifications.
• Work with electrical aspects of refrigeration systems.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Research skills

Mechanical calculations

Manual reading

Electrical knowledge

Education

HVAC certification

Tools

HVAC/R tools

Job description

Polar King International, Inc. is the industry's #1 manufacturer of outdoor fiberglass walk - in freezers and walk - in coolers. Established in 1982, Polar King has enjoyed over 40 years of success; providing high quality products to the food service marketplace.

We are currently seeking a candidate for a full - time Refrigeration Technician in a fast paced, well respected and thriving company.

The role of the Refrigeration Technician is to assemble and install new refrigeration systems for use on Polar King Walk – in coolers & freezers as the final step in production.

Job Duties

• Assemble and install refrigeration systems as part of the new production process.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve installation issues.
• Possess organizational skills necessary to document system components and other installation specific details.
• Ability to read manuals, follow written directions and adapt knowledge to various customized refrigeration specifications, as per customer requirement.
• Functional knowledge of electrical work.
• HVAC certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in HVAC/R field repair or installation.
• Experience in mechanical systems calculations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to conduct research independently, be prepared to continually learn and adapt to new practices.

Physical duties

• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Regularly lift and/or move 15 pounds.
• Frequently life and/or move 30 pounds.
• Occasionally life and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Polar King International, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long term disability, 401k, paid vacation and paid holidays.