Refrigeration Technician

Laborup
Hilliard, OH

We’re seeking a skilled Refrigeration Technician to support a high-volume food-processing facility running industrial ammonia and nitrogen refrigeration systems, blast freezers, chilled-water systems, and plant HVAC equipment. This role blends mechanical repair, electrical troubleshooting, and system operation within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

This position is ideal for a technician who takes pride in safe system operation, clean work practices, and partnering closely with Production and Maintenance to protect product quality and plant uptime.

Compensation

  • $35 / hr
  • Medical, dental, vision

Shift

  • 2nd: 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Requirements

  • Refrigeration System Operation & Monitoring – Operate and inspect ammonia and nitrogen refrigeration systems, screw compressors, condensers, chillers, and freezers to maintain proper temperature control and system performance.
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting & Repair – Diagnose and repair compressors, valves, pumps, evaporators, piping, and freezer components to restore reliable cooling and freezing capability.
  • Electrical Diagnostics & Repair – Apply electrical principles across 110–480V 3-phase systems, microprocessors, relays, sensors, and wiring to identify and resolve electrical issues affecting refrigeration and freezer equipment.
  • Preventive Maintenance & Reliability Tasks – Inspect equipment using gauges, sight, sound, and system data; maintain logs; and execute PM tasks to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
  • Freezer & System Support – Maintain and troubleshoot blast freezers, storage freezers, nitrogen flash freezers, and Reco/Frigoscandia units used throughout frozen-food production.
  • Technical Documentation & Reference Use – Read manuals, blueprints, schematics, and technical instructions to understand system operation and perform proper repair procedures.
  • Parts, Inventory & Work Documentation – Order components, document repairs, track system issues, and record operating conditions per GMP and plant maintenance standards.
  • Safety, Ammonia Protocols & GMP Compliance – Follow all ammonia safety practices, PPE requirements, LOTO procedures, hygiene standards, housekeeping rules, and food-safety guidelines.
  • Cross-Functional Maintenance Support – Support other maintenance personnel with electrical, pipe fitting, hydraulics, and pneumatics tasks when needed.
  • Training & Team Collaboration – Assist in training fellow technicians and operators on refrigeration basics, equipment care, and safe work practices.

Qualifications

  • Refrigeration Experience – 1–3 years maintaining industrial ammonia refrigeration systems including compressors, condensers, freezers, chilled-water loops, and nitrogen systems.
  • Mechanical Skills – Strong ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain compressors, pumps, valves, piping, and freezer system components.
  • Electrical Knowledge – Understanding of 110–480V 3-phase power, relays, control circuits, sensors, wiring, and microprocessor-based equipment.
  • Refrigeration Theory & System Knowledge – Familiarity with ammonia system operation, nitrogen flash freezing, pressure/temperature relationships, and freezer performance troubleshooting.
  • Technical Skills – Experience with pipe cutting, threading, conduit installation, wiring, pneumatics, and hydraulics supporting plant refrigeration systems.
  • Safety & GMP Compliance – Strong commitment to ammonia safety practices, LOTO, personal hygiene, housekeeping, and GMP or food-safety guidelines.
  • Communication & Teamwork – Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate with maintenance, production, and facility teams in a self-directed environment.
  • Certifications – Ammonia Operator Level I required; Operator Level II preferred.
Posted 2026-01-14

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