Refrigeration Apprentice-Technician

Trane Technologies • Newberry, SC

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About The Position

The Refrigeration Technician Apprentice role at Trane Technologies is a two-year apprenticeship program designed to develop skills in HVAC through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction. The position aims to progress the apprentice to a Refrigeration Tech II role, focusing on essential skills such as brazing, water piping, electrical processes, and refrigerant handling, while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

• Willingness to enroll or currently enrolled in a local technical college to attend external courses as prescribed in the program.
• Minimum 6 months experience in brazing and/or electrical assembly.
• Preferred - EPA Clean Air Section 608 Certification.
• Preferred - Knowledge of various refrigerant types.
• Preferred - Proficient with knowledge of diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to work in a team setting and demonstrate a positive work attitude.
• Actively practices and promotes safety.
• Committed to continuous improvement in products, services, and processes.
• Internal candidates must be in good standing with attendance and disciplinary policy.
• Willingness and availability to work overtime.

Nice To Haves

• EPA Clean Air Section 608 Certification
• Knowledge of various refrigerant types
• Proficient with knowledge of diagrams and schematics

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform brazing, water piping, and electrical processes.
• Achieve Braze Excellence certification.
• Obtain EPA Certification (Core, High Pressure) on applicable refrigerants.
• Demonstrate safety understanding and competency with refrigerant handling, lock-out/tag-out, A2L sensors and alarms.
• Understand common components operations, such as Solenoid Valves, Reversing Valves, Actuators, and Check Valves.
• Read schematics and blueprints to understand refrigeration system design.
• Conduct leak tests and 'proof' tests on chillers post brazing processes.
• Locate potential leaks using various methods.
• Install vacuum pumps and ensure required metrics are met prior to charging.
• Charge units with refrigerant and reclaim refrigerant on units requiring rework/repair.
• Maintain evacuation, charge, proof-booth equipment with preventative maintenance procedures.
• Utilize Lock Out Tag Out and Electrical Safety protocols.
• Troubleshoot chiller issues including leaks, charging, and directional flow of refrigerant.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, team leads, and operators to root-cause corrective action.
• Operate in FLR uniform and perform various physical tasks including stooping, standing, kneeling, and validating items in difficult to reach areas.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits and programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed