Refrigeration Technician

Job Title: Refrigeration Technician

Job Description

The Refrigeration Technician is responsible for starting and operating refrigeration compressors and blast freezers required for daily production. The role involves evaluating the operating parameters of the refrigeration plant and making necessary adjustments. The technician will operate, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair refrigeration equipment, including all associated valves, piping, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Start and operate required refrigeration compressors for daily production.

• Start and operate required blast freezers for daily production.

• Evaluate operating parameters of the refrigeration plant and make adjustments as needed.

• Operate, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair refrigeration equipment and all associated valves, piping, and instrumentation.

• Read electrical diagrams, evaluate, troubleshoot, and solve electrical problems.

• Document plant operational activities in the Engine Room Log Book and note equipment operational parameters on equipment log sheets.

• Monitor and maintain Refrigeration Systems.

• Perform periodic tests of the Ammonia Detection Alarm System.

• Read and interpret technical literature, drawings, prints, and diagrams to better operate and/or troubleshoot equipment.

• Request and store materials and supplies necessary to perform duties.

• Monitor water chemistry of evaporative condenser units and adjust chemical feeds to meet optimum operational limits.

• Coordinate and assist outside contractors performing services to the refrigeration system equipment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience in Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs).

• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams.

• Strong troubleshooting skills.

• Refrigeration equipment maintenance and repair.

• Basic math skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ammonia certification/experience is a plus.

• High school diploma.

Why Work Here?

We offer full benefits with a competitive contribution for single plans, 11 paid holidays, and a 401k match. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further education and certification through HVAC/Operations school.

Work Environment

This position requires working the night shift from 10 pm to 7 am, with training conducted during the day shift for 3-6 months. The work environment includes exposure to loud noise, food-grade dust, odors, and moving machinery. Conditions may include extreme temperatures, rain, snow, and exposure to allergens such as fish, shellfish, nuts, and more. The role involves working in cold storage and operating in areas with anhydrous ammonia, oil, and electricity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.