Refrigeration Technician
About The Position
As North America's leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, Nortera is committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food. Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brand Arctic Gardens. This role involves performing proper installation, maintenance, and adjustments of all associate equipment in the refrigeration cycle, recognizing potential problems, worn parts, and performing necessary repairs. The technician will also troubleshoot Anhydrous Ammonia refrigeration system problems, handle the assembly, disassembly, and overhaul of various hydraulic components, fit and adjust chains and sprockets for drive units, and assist with boiler operation and boiler room duties.
Requirements
- Prior experience in the operation and repair of two stage anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system.
- Knowledge for the operation and repair of two stage anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system, screw compressor and booster, reciprocating compressor, rotary booster, evaporative condensers, ammonia pumps and controls and freezer tunnels for IQF processing.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and/or schematics.
- Knowledge of chemical manuals.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical technical equipment such as micrometers, calipers, metal gauges, metal thickness and multi-meter.
- Knowledge of oxygen acetylene equipment.
Responsibilities
- Perform proper installation, maintenance and adjustments of all associate equipment in the refrigeration cycle.
- Recognize potential problems, worn parts and perform necessary repairs.
- Troubleshoot Anhydrous Ammonia refrigeration system problems.
- Assembly, disassembly and overhaul of hydraulic pumps, relief valves, regulating valves, solenoids, filters, lines, actuating cylinders and motors.
- Fitting and adjustment of chain and sprockets for drive units.
- Assist with boiler operation and boiler room duties that includes testing water samples, maintaining chlorine and water softener system.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shift assignments
- Group Health Insurance program w/HSA or FSA
- Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance options
- 401K Retirement Savings account with Company Match
- Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Reimbursement program for Wellness (Gym Memberships, etc.)
- Reimbursement program for Tuition
- Reimbursement program for Relocation
- Reimbursement program for Boots
- Opportunity for overtime during peak seasons
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
