Refrigeration Technician

Nortera; Town of Bergen (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA/FSA

Dental and Vision

401K with company match

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness and relocation reimbursements

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Nortera in New York is seeking a skilled technician to join our refrigeration team. You will perform proper installation, maintenance and adjustments of all associated equipment in the refrigeration cycle, identifying potential problems and worn parts for timely repairs.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with two-stage anhydrous ammonia refrigeration systems, repair knowledge of compressors and controls, and the ability to read blueprints or schematics.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and repairing two-stage anhydrous ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Knowledge of screw/booster and reciprocating compressors and IQF tunnels.
• Ability to read blueprints or schematics.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Knowledge of oxygen acetylene equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and adjust equipment in the refrigeration cycle, identifying issues and worn parts.
• Troubleshoot anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system problems.
• Assemble, disassemble, and overhaul pumps, valves, filters, lines, and motors.
• Fit and adjust drive chains and sprockets for drive units.
• Assist boiler operation and boiler room duties including water testing.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Blueprints/schematics reading

Confined spaces

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Multi-meter

Oxygen acetylene equipment

Job description

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!

Why choose Nortera

• Competitive wages (Plus shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shift assignments)
• Group Health Insurance program w/HSA or FSA
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance options
• 401K Retirement Savings account with Company Match
• Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reimbursement program, for Wellness (Gym Memberships, etc.), Tuition, Relocation, Boots, and more
• Opportunity for overtime during peak seasons
• *Please note the range of compensation listed may not include all forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the opportunity.

Pay range

$30.00 to $40.00 USD

Your Daily Role

• Perform proper installation, maintenance and adjustments of all associate equipment in the refrigeration cycle. Recognize potential problems, worn parts and perform necessary repairs
• Troubleshoot Anhydrous Ammonia refrigeration system problems
• Assembly, disassembly and overhaul of hydraulic pumps, relief valves, regulating valves, solenoids, filters, lines, actuating cylinders and motors
• Fitting and adjustment of chain and sprockets for drive units
• Assist with boiler operation and boiler room duties that includes testing water samples, maintaining chlorine and water softener system

Your Profile

• Prior experience in the operation and repair of two stage anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system
• Knowledge for the operation and repair of two stage anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system, screw compressor and booster, reciprocating compressor, rotary booster, evaporative condensers, ammonia pumps and controls and freezer tunnels for IQF processing
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and/or schematics, Knowledge of chemical manuals
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical technical equipment such as micrometers, calipers, metal gauges, metal thickness and multi-meter
• Knowledge of oxygen acetylene equipment

Shift schedule

Peak season: (May to Dec.) 6 pm - 6 am, 5 days on, 2 days off. Off-season: (Dec. to May) 6 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Thursday.

We’re looking for people like you!

Come grow with Nortera!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nortera believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Nortera is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job‑related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-434-0399.