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Job Title: Refrigeration Technician

Job Description

The Production Equipment/Refrigeration Technician plays a vital role in supporting the Maintenance Supervisor by diagnosing, repairing, operating, modifying, and installing complex industrial equipment. This position ensures that both equipment and facility systems are functioning optimally to meet production demands. The ideal candidate will efficiently manage multiple tasks and work well independently as well as part of a team. The role includes rotating on-call weekend coverage approximately every 4–5 weeks.

Responsibilities

+ Troubleshoot and repair a variety of equipment, including filling machines, labelers, cappers, and more.

+ Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

+ Generate and complete work orders related to equipment maintenance and repairs.

+ Maintain facility infrastructure, including roofs, doors, flooring, and steam, air, and water lines.

+ Operate and maintain water system equipment, including carbon filters, water softeners, RO units, and distillation units.

+ Manage central plant systems such as boilers, chillers, circulation pumps, and HVAC units.

+ Operate refrigeration systems including walk-in freezers, chest freezers, and air conditioning units.

+ Monitor and control building systems via the Trane Tracer Synchrony automation system.

+ Perform daily inspections of refrigeration equipment and systems.

+ Install and modify equipment, including the installation of new equipment and removal of obsolete equipment.

+ Order parts, supplies, and services for projects.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 3 years industrial mechanic experience.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to comprehend and follow both verbal and written instructions.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate level).

+ Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team.

+ Basic understanding of tools and their operation.

+ Demonstrates consistent attention to detail and a strong work ethic.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Associate degree or technical diploma in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or industrial maintenance preferred.

+ Must currently possess or be able to obtain a Universal Refrigeration certification within the first 12 months of employment.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy room for growth and a clean facility environment. Benefit from long tenure among fellow employees and a direct placement opportunity.

Work Environment

This role operates on a 1st Shift schedule from 6am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday, with rotating on-call weekend coverage approximately every 4–5 weeks. The work environment is a clean facility manufacturing animal pharmaceuticals, and the team size is approximately 4-5. Uniforms are provided as part of the dress code.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Des Moines, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $66560.00 - $74880.00/yr.

Room for growth

Clean facility

Long tenure from fellow employees

Direct Placement Opportunity

401k

Competitive health insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 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.