Refrigeration Technician

CPFNA • Vernon, CA

32d • $40 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Overhill Farms is a leading custom manufacturer of high quality prepared frozen foods, serving customers in the branded retail, private label and foodservice sectors. We provide a one-stop solution that offers new product development or precise replication of existing recipes as well as product manufacturing and packaging. Our custom product lines include poultry, meat and fish specialties, pastas, soups, sauces, certified organic and vegetarian offerings. These can be prepared as entrées, plated meals or bulk-packed meal components. Overhill Farms: A custom manufacturer of high-quality frozen food products.

JOB DESCRIPTION
CLASSIFICATION: Refrigeration Technician
EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/18/2026
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager
DEPARTMENT: Maintenance
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non - Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for entire refrigeration system in the plant. Schedule and maintain all required maintenance on the system. Responsible/report to Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the principles and methods of ammonia refrigeration
• Skill in the operation of the tools and equipment of the refrigeration trade.
• Ability to interpret drawings, electrical, and mechanical drawings of refrigeration systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with the system.
• 5+ years’ experience in operating and maintaining industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Certified – Reta, CRST operator 3 or Technician 1

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, repair, and overhauls industrial refrigeration equipment and auxiliaries including chillers, spirals, freezers and cooler Units
• Maintains current operation and maintenance records on each unit of equipment
• Replaces shaft seals and bearings
• Lubricates and changes oil, filters, and belts
• Cleans condenser tubes
• Adjusts and regulates equipment to obtain desired temperatures
• Installs, services, repairs, maintains, and overhauls related components such as compressor units, pumps, vacuum pumps, and purge/pump-out/reclaim equipment and systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed