Job Posting: Maintenance Refrigeration Technician
Pay Range: DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE
Location: 18201 Central Ave, Carson, CA 90746
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st SHIFT
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor
Schedule: Monday- Friday
About Us
Greencore, we’re passionate about delivering high-quality food products with precision and care. We’re currently seeking a skilled Maintenance Refrigeration Technician with experience to join our Maintenance team and help keep our production running smoothly and efficiently.
We are the leaders in the fresh-prepared food manufacturing industry. We are fast developing a strong presence in the US as we continue to disrupt the eating habits of US consumers. We are passionate about the food we make and demand for our products is high. You may not know our Greencore name but our customers are some of the best-known grocery chains across the globe.
Our values are:
- Respect & Trust Each Other
- Be Proud Of What We Do
- Keep The Customer At The Heart Of What We Do
- Get It Right, Keep It Right
Job Summary
The Industrial Refrigeration & Facilities Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all industrial refrigeration, HVAC, cooling, and related facility systems. This position serves as the site's subject matter expert for refrigeration systems and is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and optimizing refrigeration equipment to ensure uninterrupted production operations, food safety compliance, and product integrity.
In addition to refrigeration responsibilities, the technician will provide electrical, mechanical, and facilities maintenance support throughout the plant, helping improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and minimize reliance on third-party refrigeration contractors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:
Refrigeration Systems
- Serve as the primary on-site technician responsible for refrigeration system operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Monitor refrigeration system performance including suction pressures, discharge pressures, superheat, subcooling, compressor loading, temperatures, and energy consumption.
- Diagnose and repair refrigeration equipment failures include compressors, condensers, evaporators, cooling towers, receivers, pumps, piping, valves, regulators, and controls.
- Perform refrigerant leak detection, troubleshooting, repair, evacuation, recovery, charging, and documentation in compliance with EPA regulations.
- Conduct pump-down procedures and safely isolate refrigeration equipment for maintenance and repairs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve refrigeration surges, pressure fluctuations, temperature excursions, compressor short-cycling, control failures, and system inefficiencies.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on compressors, condensers, evaporators, piping systems, valves, controls, motors, and associated refrigeration equipment.
- Maintain and repair evaporators, fan motors, expansion valves, defrost systems, condenser coils, pressure regulators, and refrigeration controls.
- Conduct routine inspections of coolers, freezers, HVAC systems, refrigeration equipment rooms, and associated support systems.
- Coordinate and oversee refrigeration contractors when specialized support is required.
Electrical and Controls Support
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems associated with refrigeration and production equipment.
- Diagnose and repair motors, motor starters, contactors, overloads, relays, disconnects, and electrical distribution equipment.
- Troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs), temperature controllers, pressure transmitters, sensors, and process control devices.
Mechanical and Facilities Support
- Repair pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, valves, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and related mechanical equipment.
- Perform plumbing, pipefitting, welding, brazing, soldering, and fabrication activities as required.
- Support preventative maintenance programs designed to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems, HVAC equipment, compressors, condensers, evaporators, controls, and refrigeration piping systems.
- Ability to diagnose refrigeration leaks, pressure issues, electrical failures, and mechanical system malfunctions.
- Proficient with refrigeration gauges, leak detection equipment, electrical testing instruments, and maintenance software.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum five years industrial refrigeration experience in food manufacturing, cold storage, distribution, or industrial processing environments.
- Experience in maintaining Freon refrigeration systems required.
- Experience with industrial electrical troubleshooting is preferred.
- Experience in food manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS
- EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification (Required)
- RETA CARO (Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator)
- RETA CIRO (Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator)
- OSHA 30 Certification
- Arc Flash Safety Training
- Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting Certification
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Supportive team environment
- Commitment to safety and quality
How to Apply
Submit your resume through Indeed. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a brief phone screening, with in-person interviews scheduled the following week.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with industrial electrical troubleshooting?
- Do you have experience in food manufacturing environments?
- Salary range Depends on Experience. Are you still interested?
- Do you have experience in maintaining Freon refrigeration systems?
Experience:
- industrial refrigeration : 5 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Carson, CA 90746 (Required)
Work Location: In person
