**Job Title: Refrigeration Technician** **Job Description** As a Refrigeration Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling equipment such as condenser units, pumps, air handlers, heat exchangers, and other mechanical equipment. You will install and maintain temperature control systems, electric valves, heat transfer equipment, ventilation, and air distribution equipment. Your role includes reading gauges and instruments, adjusting mechanisms to control fluid pressure and distribution, and operating various refrigeration recovery equipment in compliance with EPA guidelines. **Responsibilities** + Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul equipment such as condenser units, pumps, air handlers, heat exchangers, and other mechanical equipment. + Install and maintain temperature control systems, electric valves, heat transfer equipment, ventilation, and air distribution equipment. + Install and replace all types of pumps or refrigeration equipment according to prints, specifications, diagrams, or other instructions. + Read gauges and instruments, adjust mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control fluid pressure and distribution in systems. + Operate various refrigeration recovery equipment in compliance with EPA guidelines. + Solder with sil-fos and silver solder, layout, and fit piping. + Test malfunctioning systems and components using electrical, mechanical, digital, and pneumatic controls. + Maintain air make-up systems, chillers, evaporators, and drain lines. + Order parts and materials for repairs and maintain refrigeration stock. + Perform planned maintenance, regular servicing, and repairs to refrigeration equipment of all types, sizes, and temperature ranges. + Initiate continuous improvement activities pertaining to facility power systems (refrigeration, steam, water). + Assist in maintaining, installing, operating, and repairing boiler and pressure systems. + Detect defects and assist in initiating repairs before major breakdowns occur. + Follow and enforce plant-wide and equipment safety rules/procedures. + Maintain records of repairs or equipment requiring future service. + Coordinate work with maintenance planner. + Submit Daily Activity Sheet and invoices. + Ensure regular and reliable transportation and attendance. **Essential Skills** + Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. + Standing and walking for continuous periods, including 8–12-hour shifts. + Ability to bend, lift, and twist. + Ability to work on multiple levels, such as catwalks, ladders, etc. + Ability to work in extreme temperatures. + Strong problem-solving skills. + Ability to work efficiently under stressful situations. + Computer literacy and familiarity with associated software programs. + Ability to read equipment operations manuals. + Ability to participate in job development training, such as troubleshooting. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Completion of a two-year technical college degree program for industrial refrigeration maintenance or Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) with a minimum of 2 years of experience. + Working knowledge of freon, boilers, compressors, motors, pumps, sheet metal, grease, oil, and belt applications. + Self-motivation and ability to make decisions and communicate these with departmental supervisors. + Basic knowledge of plant electrical AC/DC power and control systems. + Precision welding skills meeting food plant sanitary standards using MIG wire-feed and heli-arc on stainless steel applications. + Ability to perform precision cutting using a plasma torch. + Ability to perform routine preventative/proactive maintenance activities. + Basic knowledge of equipment technical manuals operating and safety procedures. + Ability to use CMMS program (MP2) for maintenance activities and work order completion. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a competitive salary with room for growth in a climate-controlled environment. **Work Environment** This role is set in a wet and cold manufacturing environment with extensive personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements within a large facility. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of San Antonio, Texas. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $104000.00 - $145600.00/yr. Health, Vision and Dental benefits, 401k **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.