The Refrigeration Technician is responsible for the preventive maintenance and repair of all refrigeration at the Scoular Burlington facility. This position may assist other maintenance team members in additional tasks and duties within that department.  

• Assist with the inspections of air conditioning, dehumidifiers, compressors, evaporators, safety pop-off valves, filters, Ammonia refrigeration units daily; repairs malfunctions and assists with complete overhauls as needed.


• Clean evaporators and condensers daily for correct operation of fans and glycol pumps.  Install and replace motors, pumps, switches, safety controls, solenoids, and fuses at all refrigeration areas; repairs and replaces improper fittings and broken refrigeration pipes. 


• Assist with setup and tear down of equipment and may assist with major repairs and/or construction required to plant buildings and stationary equipment, fabrication of parts, and installation of new plant equipment. 


• Perform basic refrigeration duties including but not limited to navigating through M&M controls, understanding and entering PSM data. 


• Ensures shops and repaired equipment areas are clean to prevent product contamination or damage. 

About You

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Two-year degree in refrigeration technology and maintenance or similar field preferred. 


• ?3+ years’ experience in operation and maintenance of Ammonia Refrigeration system. 


• ?Prior food industry experience.  


• ?RETA 2 certifications or able to be certified within 12 months of employment.  


• ?Having HVAC experience with refrigerants. 


• ?Forklift operator experience desirable. 


• ?Welding and pipe fitting experience desirable.?

Physical environment/working conditions: 

• This position will be required to work frequently in doors and outside.  Indoors will be in a cooled sanitary environment with temperatures 45 degrees or below. 


• Infrequently around loud production equipment. 

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