Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

3rd Shift Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Food Manufacturer | North of Dayton, OH

$25–$35/hr. | Monday–Saturday, 9:00 PM–5:30 AM

Do you know ammonia refrigeration and want a role with steady overtime, real growth, and perks from day one? A well-established food manufacturer north of Dayton, OH is hiring a 3rd Shift Refrigeration Technician.

Why you'll like it here

• $25–$35/hr., based on experience
• A $1.50/hr. weekly attendance bonus just for clocking in on time
• Plenty of overtime to grow your paycheck
• 2 weeks of PTO in your first year
• Free uniforms
• Career growth with a company that develops its people

What you'll do

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the facility's ammonia industrial refrigeration system, including preventive maintenance on all system components
• Take daily readings and logs on refrigeration equipment
• Inspect freezer and cooler evaporators for fan issues, ice buildup, and condensate drain problems, and log anything that needs attention
• Adjust compressor pressures and temperatures as needed
• Monitor ammonia levels in all accumulators and high-pressure vessels
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures every time

What you bring

• Ammonia refrigeration certification
• 1+ year of industrial maintenance experience
• Welding experience
• Experience with hand and power tools and precision measuring tools, and the ability to read drawings and blueprints
• Your own basic tools
• A high school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 or older and authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Comfort working in hot, cold, wet, and humid conditions, at heights, and around moving equipment
• Availability Monday through Saturday with daily overtime. Hours may vary with production needs.
• Completion of training in Safety, SQF, GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, and Food Defense

Bonus points

• Refrigeration or maintenance experience in a USDA-inspected beef, pork, or poultry plant
• Recent work history, within the last 12 months

Who thrives here

You have strong mechanical aptitude, catch the details, and work well both on your own and with a team. You show up consistently, put safety first, and keep a clean, food-safe work area.

Ready to keep things cold and your career moving? Apply today! Send your confidential resume to Alek at alek.scherber@gogpac.com for immediate consideration! 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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