Refrigeration Technician - 2nd Shift

Onward Technologies Inc; Town of Darien (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the refrigeration industry is seeking a Refrigeration Technician for the 2nd shift. The role involves training with senior mechanics and performing maintenance on refrigeration and steam systems. Candidates should have a technical degree or equivalent certification, along with hands-on experience in ammonia refrigeration. The position requires strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to follow safety procedures. Join a dynamic team committed to maintaining high operational standards.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of ammonia, Freon, boilers, compressors.
• Demonstrated ability to perform precision welding meeting food plant sanitary standards.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing refrigeration and steam system equipment operation.
• Perform operation, installation, overhaul, and preventative maintenance.
• Follow and enforce plant wide and equipment safety rules.

Skills

Self-motivated

Decision-making

Communication

Welding

Troubleshooting

Education

Two year technical college degree

RETA certification

Tools

MIG wire-feed

Plasma torch

CMMS program (MP2)

Job description

Title:Refrigeration Technician - 2nd Shift

Location: Darien, Wisconsin

For this position, sponsorship would not be available now or in the future.


Responsibilities:

• Train with and assist senior refrigeration mechanics in the proper care, operation and maintenance of all plant refrigeration and steam system equipment.
• With minimal or some direct supervision, perform operation, installation, overhaul, and preventative maintenance activities on all assigned plant equipment ensuring efficient operation.
• Complete work orders as assigned.
• Assist in analyzing refrigeration, steam, and facility water system equipment/component operation through logs and trend analysis. Detect defects and assist in initiating repairs before major breakdowns occur.
• Initiate continuous improvement activities pertaining to facility power systems (refrigeration, steam, water).
• Safely and effectively operate power tools, i.e.: drill press, grinders, milling machine and lathe, etc. Perform sheet metal fabrication, shear and brake.
• Assist in the maintaining, installation, operation, and repair of boiler and pressure systems and all equipment incidental to these systems.
• Follow and enforce plant wide and equipment safety rules/procedures.
• Maintains all assigned logs.
• Any other duty assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Routinely perform all duties and meet the qualifications of a Refrigeration Mechanic “B”.
• Completion of a two year technical college degree program for industrial refrigeration maintenance or:
• Hold a current RETA certification or equivalent as a Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) and a minimum 2 years of experience in operation and maintenance in ammonia refrigeration with practical and demonstrated experience pertaining to a Refrigeration Mechanic “B”.
• Must have working knowledge of ammonia, Freon, boilers, compressors, motors, pumps, sheet metal, grease, oil and belt applications.
• Be self-motivated and demonstrate skill, initiative and judgment to make decisions and communicate these decisions with departmental supervisory for approval.
• Have basic knowledge of plant electrical AC/DC power and control systems associated with refrigeration equipment to provide support in equipment installation, trouble shooting and repair of refrigeration and boiler electrical components.
• Demonstrated ability to perform precision welding meeting food plant sanitary standards using MIG wire-feed, and heli-arc on stainless steel applications. Be able to perform precision cutting using a plasma torch.
• Be able to demonstrate the routine performance of preventative/proactive maintenance activities on all assigned equipment based on both technical manual and work order directed requirements. Properly submit and maintain required records as assigned.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge for equipment technical manuals operating and safety procedures and periodic maintenance requirements.
• Properly use CMMS program (MP2) for maintenance related activities, research, reference material, and work order completion.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Must be physically capable of performing all duties.
• Must be aware of all safety rules/procedures and be willing to follow them.
• Hours: Monday through Friday 1:30 pm - 9:30 pm CST

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