Refrigeration Technician

Title: Refrigeration Technician

Location: Hilliard, OH

Hire Type: Direct Hire

**Shift ***: 1st shift *

Compensation: $42/hr

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Must have Skill Set:

1. Industrial ammonia refrigeration maintenance and troubleshooting

2. Level 1 Ammonia Certification

3. Operator Level 1 Certification

4. Hands-on industrial mechanical/electrical maintenance experience

Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of industrial refrigeration and freezing systems within a food manufacturing facility. This role will focus heavily on industrial ammonia refrigeration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and hands-on equipment repair. The ideal candidate will have prior industrial refrigeration experience in a manufacturing environment and be comfortable working across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and piping systems. **Job Duties: **

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial ammonia and nitrogen refrigeration systems and related equipment.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on screw compressors, blast and storage freezers, condensers, vacuum systems, chilled water systems, and facility cooling equipment.

• Monitor refrigeration and equipment performance through gauges, inspections, operating logs, measurements, and hands-on observation.

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and determine appropriate repair solutions.

• Perform equipment repairs, rebuilds, and adjustments using hand tools and specialty maintenance equipment.

• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.

• Document maintenance activities, equipment performance, downtime, repairs, and operational issues accurately.

• Identify and order parts and supplies required for equipment maintenance and repairs.

• Apply knowledge of electrical systems, pipe fitting, hydraulics, and pneumatics to support overall plant maintenance.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following GMP, food safety, quality, and safety requirements.

• Assist with training and onboarding team members on assigned maintenance responsibilities as needed.

• Partner with maintenance leadership, production, and other plant personnel to support reliable plant operations.

**Qualifications: **

• 1–3+ years of hands-on experience maintaining industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.

• Level 1 Ammonia Certification – Required.

• Operator Level 1 Certification – Required.

• Strong knowledge of industrial refrigeration and food freezing systems.

• Hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Working knowledge of 120V/220V/480V three-phase electrical systems, wiring, conduit, pipe cutting/threading/fitting, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

• Strong troubleshooting and hands-on repair abilities.

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, and equipment documentation.

• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, GMP, food safety, and good housekeeping practices.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.