Refrigeration Technician - Pay starts - $36 Ammonia Exp Req'd - Day Shift

Coca-Cola • Auburndale, FL

20d

About The Position

At The Coca-Cola Company’s Auburndale manufacturing plant, the Refrigeration Maintenance Technician II maintains and troubleshoots ammonia refrigeration and other facility systems to support safe, reliable production. The role works with a skilled maintenance team and contributes to equipment uptime, product quality, safety, and environmentally responsible facility operations.

The technician works with refrigeration, boiler, steam, water treatment, compressed air, HVAC, fire protection, electrical, and other plant systems. The role also supports Process Safety Management, uses computerized maintenance and automation systems, trains and demonstrates procedures to others, and may travel to other Coca-Cola facilities as required. The position requires willingness to work day or night shifts of eight or twelve hours, including weekends, overtime, holidays, and plant shutdowns based on production needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; equivalent technical experience may be considered.
• At least 5 years of industrial plant maintenance experience involving anhydrous ammonia refrigeration and/or HVAC systems.
• CIRO certification or higher, required within six months of hire.
• Ability to interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and equipment specifications.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical systems through auditory and visual inspection and identify potential equipment issues.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on elevated surfaces or in temperature and noise extremes.
• Must pass annual physical and respiratory testing to meet safety compliance standards.
• Basic understanding of PLCs and experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled systems.
• Fluency in English and ability to read, write, and comprehend technical and safety documentation.
• Willingness to work eight- or twelve-hour shifts, day or night, including weekends, overtime, holidays, and plant shutdowns as production requires.
• Commitment to follow Coca-Cola safety and quality standards, including hazardous chemical handling procedures.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with boilers, compressed air up to 600 PSI, wastewater treatment, water purification including RO and nano-filtration, electrical systems up to 460V, piping systems, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot plant ammonia refrigeration systems using safe practices.
• Maintain and repair boilers, condensate return systems, and steam distribution networks.
• Operate and troubleshoot water treatment systems, including nano- and reverse osmosis filtration.
• Maintain compressed air systems up to 600 psi.
• Support HVAC, exhaust, and make-up air equipment.
• Maintain fire protection systems and comply with safety and inspection requirements.
• Restore power and utilities, including 460 VAC electrical distribution systems, after outages.
• Participate in the Hazardous Chemical Response Team and maintain readiness through drills and certifications.
• Use computer-based software and automation platforms for system monitoring and operational control.
• Contribute to the Process Safety Management program.
• Use the CMMS to manage work orders, maintenance history, and labor documentation.
• Train peers and new maintenance associates in technical skills and safety awareness.
• Demonstrate maintenance processes and safety protocols to internal and external visitors as needed.
• Safely operate forklifts, Genie booms, and other plant equipment.
• Travel to other Coca-Cola facilities as required to support regional maintenance initiatives and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

• Continuous access to advanced training in manufacturing automation, refrigeration technology, and safety systems.
• Exposure to equipment and technology innovations across Coca-Cola’s regional production network.
• Opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED