Refrigeration Technician Apprentice

Thermo King•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Thermo King of Houston is Now Hiring a Refrigeration Apprentice Technician. This position is designed to allow the right candidate to gain knowledge and experience to perform most basic repair operations. The apprentice's responsibilities include learning and developing practical skills, participating in classes and workshops, observing all health and safety codes, completing tests and assignments. Certain knowledge will be gained as on the job training where you are expected to perform the repairs assigned by a lead or mentor technician. The training is defined in four segments and your achievements will be evaluated at the end of each 90 day period. During the term, you will be required to pass two environmental test. At the end of one year, you will be expected to pass your Thermo King Certification test. You should be well-organized, flexible, and willing to assist wherever possible. To be successful as an apprentice, you must possess basic understanding of electrical and fluid dynamics. You should have a basic set of hand tools as well as the knowledge and skill to use them.

Requirements

Ability to use a variety of hand and power-operated tools and equipment, such as welding and oxy/acetylene cutting/brazing equipment, refrigeration gauge assemblies, engine diagnostic tools, AC/DC multimeters, micrometers and other measuring tools as needed to complete assigned jobs.
Skills necessary to use computer diagnostic equipment.
Ability to read electrical and refrigeration schematics.
Ability to solder parts.
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Must have or acquire tools needed for this position.
Must have the ability to maintain a forklift license.
Must possess a valid driver license and the ability to operate motor vehicles for test purposes.
Physical strength and ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor, including frequent bending, walking, and heavy lifting, for extended periods under dirty and uncomfortable conditions and in all types of weather as necessary.
Able to stand for extended periods of time and able to climb ladders or steps/stairs to get to equipment.
Exerts up to 50 lbs of force frequently.
Able to lift 65 pounds from floor to shoulder height occasionally.
Ability to frequently exert the pound force limits for push/pull 50lb f (no wheels) or 100lb f (wheels).
Must be able to drive service vehicle at least 80 continuous miles.
Requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, and reaching or handling with arms, hands, and fingers, working in narrow spaces.
Requires frequent repetitive movements, i.e. hammering, turning wrenches, or use of screwdrivers.
Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.
Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.
Working in the vicinity of hazardous, flammable materials and solvents and engine exhaust fumes, along with refrigeration.

Nice To Haves

0 – 2 years of trade school or equivalent experience preferred.
Basic mechanical knowledge & skills preferred.
Basic knowledge of 4-cycle engines preferred.
Basic knowledge of Ohm’s Law preferred.
Basic knowledge of electricity and 12-volt direct current (DC) preferred.

Responsibilities

Installing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing transport refrigeration units, auxiliary power units (APUs), and heating units.
Learning and developing practical skills.
Participating in classes and workshops.
Observing all health and safety codes.
Completing tests and assignments.
Performing repairs assigned by a lead or mentor technician.
Performing work as directed.
Using time wisely and meeting prescribed efficiency goals.
Accurately clocking in/out.
Maintaining a good attendance record.
Following up and keeping up with any changes in Certification level added by Thermo King Corp.