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Hiring for an Industrial Refrigeration Mechanic

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Mechanic with a strong understanding of refrigeration principles, including compression, condensation, and evaporation cycles. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of safety procedures and regulations pertaining to refrigeration systems (e.g., PSM/RMP), and the ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints. Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment for troubleshooting and repair is essential, along with excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance and repair work.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and service all HVAC and industrial refrigeration systems using electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration skills, manuals, and technical drawings.

• Maintain and practice current knowledge of all EPA and OSHA regulations, including keeping accurate records of refrigerant usage and following EPA refrigerant recovery guidelines.

• Maintain critical spare parts inventory for HVAC and industrial refrigeration systems.

• Create and perform preventive maintenance procedures for all HVAC equipment, including step-by-step service instructions with time intervals.

• Collaborate with industrial refrigeration vendors on repairs and set up regular scheduled services such as vibration and oil analysis.

• Provide emergency unscheduled troubleshooting and repairs of production equipment during the manufacturing process, and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production and facility equipment.

• Perform mechanical tasks including mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration plumbing (including pressure testing and regular leak checks on all refrigeration

• Ensure that equipment is running at proper speeds to achieve throughput standards and quality.

• Perform cleaning operations using detergent baths, degreasing, grit blasting, wire brushing, etc.

• Perform equipment inspections and correct any process or safety deviations.

• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations pertaining to refrigeration systems (e.g., PSM/RMP).

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

• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment for troubleshooting and repair.

• Hands-on working knowledge of all aspects of electrical controls, mechanical assembly, plumbing, and HVAC-related control systems.

• Experience in troubleshooting refrigerant pressures, temperatures, and mechanical breakdowns.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, required.

• Technical training or certification in refrigeration systems, preferred.

• Three years’ experience servicing/repairing Roof Top Commercial AC Units (10t or greater).

• Three years’ experience servicing/repairing industrial refrigeration systems, especially low-temperature systems (e.g., screw/reciprocating compressors, evaporators, roof top condensers, expansion, relief valves, and other associated HVAC/industrial refrigeration controls).

• Five years’ related experience in an industrial manufacturing environment in a maintenance position, preferably in an automated food processing plant.

• EPA608 Universal Refrigerant Certification.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.