Refrigeration Technician Apprentice

Kirby Corporation•Temple, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

San Antonio Thermo King is Now Hiring a Refrigeration Technician Apprentice at 575 Northpoint Drive Temple, TX 76501. Apprentice Technicians are responsible for installing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing transport refrigeration units, auxiliary power units (APUs), and heating units. 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. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to learn to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.
Must possess skills necessary to use computer diagnostic equipment.
Must maintain Forklift Certification License (Training and Certification provided by employer).
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.
0 – 2 years of trade school or equivalent experience required.
Must have or acquire tools needed for this position.
Must possess a valid driver license and the ability to operate motor vehicles for test purposes.
Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.
Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.

Nice To Haves

Ability to maintain a forklift license 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.