Weekend Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

AleraInfoTech; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AleraInfoTech is seeking a Refrigeration Technician for the 1st Shift Weekend to support on-site operations in Hilliard, OH. The role focuses on maintaining ammonia refrigeration systems, freezers, condensers, and chilled water equipment to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient plant operation.

The position requires 1–3 years of hands-on ammonia refrigeration experience, plus technical training and knowledge of electrical, hydraulics, and pipe fitting.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years hands-on experience maintaining an industrial ammonia refrigeration system (vacuum systems, screw compressors, blast/storage freezers, condensers, chilled water cooling systems)
• Experience with nitrogen flash freezers and Reco/Frigoscandia brand freezers highly desired
• Electrical, pipe fitting, hydraulics, and pneumatics experience beneficial
• Basic business traits: attendance, punctuality, hygiene, and high school level education in communication, reading, and math
• Technical training in ammonia refrigeration, nitrogen freezing systems, mechanical/electrical maintenance
• Knowledge of microprocessors, 110–480 Volt 3-phase AC electricity, pipe fitting, conduit installation, wiring, pneumatics, hydraulics
• Skilled in all aspects of mechanical/electrical maintenance of industrial food freezing systems

Responsibilities

• Keep logs and information on operating results and problems
• Analyze information to determine preventive maintenance plan
• Troubleshoot problems and repair equipment
• Use hand tools and specialty tools for repair and maintenance
• Inspect equipment routinely using sight, sound, and gauges
• Read manuals, blueprints, and information to ensure proper operation and repair
• Order parts and supplies for maintenance or rebuilding
• Maintain clean work areas in line with GMP requirements
• Apply safe work practices and PPE
• Follow good maintenance techniques and applicable codes
• Maintain GMPs for personal hygiene and housekeeping
• Meet product safety and quality requirements
• Identify system problems via data collection and inspection
• Develop good working relationships and resolve conflicts respectfully
• Cooperate with team goals and attend meetings
• Adhere to plant rules, policies, and company ethics
• Assist in training team members as needed
• Use electrical, pipe fitting, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills to support other technicians

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Electrical maintenance

Pipe fitting

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Mechanical maintenance

Reading manuals/blueprints

Education

High school diploma

Technical training in ammonia refrigeration

Job description

AleraInfoTech is seeking a Refrigeration Technician for the 1st Shift Weekend to support on-site operations in Hilliard, OH. The role focuses on maintaining ammonia refrigeration systems, freezers, condensers, and chilled water equipment to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient plant operation.

The position requires 1–3 years of hands-on ammonia refrigeration experience, plus technical training and knowledge of electrical, hydraulics, and pipe fitting.