Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

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Ammonia Refrigeration Technician Versailles, Ohio
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LARGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN VERSAILLES OH IS LOOKING FOR A 3RD SHIFT AMMONIA REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN.

LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WITH A RETA, CARO OR CIRO CERTIFICATE

WILL OFFER RELOCATION ASSISTANCE OF $2.5K

Shift: 3rd Shift – 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Pay: $35–$42 per hour

BENEFITS KICK IN AFTER 90 DAYS

Location: Versailles, OH

Shift: 3rd Shift – 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Schedule: Extended hours Monday–Saturday; daily overtime required as needed (24/7 operation)

Pay Rate: $35–$42 per hour (based on experience)

Relocation Assistance: Available up to $2,500

As a Refrigeration Technician
, you will perform skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work on industrial ammonia refrigeration systems in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role is critical to maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant refrigeration operations.

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on ammonia industrial refrigeration systems and all related components.
• Use required tools and equipment to complete skilled-level refrigeration maintenance work.
• Record daily operational data for refrigeration equipment.
• Conduct visual inspections of freezer and cooler evaporators and document issues such as fan performance, ice buildup, and condensate drain conditions.
• Adjust compressor pressures and temperatures as required for optimal system performance.
• Monitor ammonia levels in accumulators and high-pressure vessels.
• Properly follow and apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, food quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet operational needs.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ammonia Refrigeration Certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year of industrial maintenance experience.
• Welding experience required.
• Experience using hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and reading blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to work in varying environments including hot, cold, wet, humid, slippery conditions, and at elevated heights around moving equipment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours, overtime, and variable schedules based on production needs.
• Ability to successfully complete required training, including:
• Safety
• SQF (Safe Quality Food)
• GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• HACCP
• SOPs
• Food Defense

• Prior refrigeration or maintenance experience in a USDA-inspected beef, pork, or poultry facility.
• Consistent work history within the last 12 months.

• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Strong commitment to safety, PPE use, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ability to follow food safety, quality, and SQF standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask, work independently with minimal supervision, and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must provide own basic tools.