Refrigeration Technician

Title: Refrigeration Technician, 2nd Shift

Location: Irving, TX

Reports to: Utilities Supervisor

Department: Irving - 2nd Shift Maintenance West

Classification: Nonexempt

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: Hourly Non‑exempt

Benefits: Health, Dental, Life Insurance, 401(k) match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, Vision, Supplemental Life, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, Annual Bonus, etc.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as production demands may require:

• Must obey all safety, USDA, HACCP, and Company rules and regulations.
• Must know shop mathematics, interpret drawings, and use required tools.
• Working knowledge of refrigeration.
• Mechanically inclined with ability to utilize hand tools and testing equipment.
• Observe and record temperatures and pressures as required.
• Observe air compressors and dryers.
• Variety of pipe fitting and plumbing; work with PVC, galvanized, black and stainless pipe up to 4” dia.
• Keep compressor rooms and related areas cleaned.
• Consistently lift 50‑70 lbs.
• Good communication skills (written and oral).
• Work weekends, overtime, and be available as required.
• Communicate with management regarding concerns with Production, Safety, Employee Relations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support production demands.

• Positive attitude and teamwork skills.
• Complete pre‑employment physical and drug test; pass pulmonary fitness test.
• Complete power jack/forklift training, Lock Out/Tag Out, and Hazard Communication training courses.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and twist for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 6 months work related experience.

Must be able to lift 50‑70 lbs on a consistent basis. Must perform frequent bending, lifting, twisting, climbing, working in tight spaces, etc. Safety gear required.

High noise, varied temperatures, slippery floors, moving equipment, dust. Employees wear personal protective equipment as necessary.

Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

Brakebush is committed to adhering to compliance and applicable pay transparency laws in all states where we operate.