• Refrigeration Technician

    Aerotek (Newport News, VA)


    Now Hiring: Industrial Refrigeration Technician

    Job Description

    As a Refrigeration Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of refrigeration systems essential for daily production. Your primary responsibilities will include starting and operating refrigeration compressors and blast freezers, evaluating operating parameters, and making necessary adjustments to optimize performance.

    Responsibilities

    + Start and operate required refrigeration compressors for daily production.

    + Start and operate required blast freezers for daily production.

    + Evaluate operating parameters of 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 Ammonia Detection Alarm System.

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

    + Request materials and supplies necessary to perform duties and receive and store supplies.

    + 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

    + Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

    + Basic math skills

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Ammonia certification or experience is a plus

    + High school diploma

    + Knowledge of refrigeration, HVAC, air conditioning, compressors, boilers, valves, piping, and preventive maintenance

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Joining this team offers you full benefits, including a single plan at approximately $65 per week, 11 paid holidays, and a 401k match. You will also have the opportunity to advance your skills through HVAC/Operations school classes and certifications.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment in the plant will expose you to loud noise, food-grade dust and odors, moving and vibrating machinery, heavy equipment, powered industrial trucks, heights, traffic, anhydrous ammonia, oil, and electricity. You may also encounter adverse weather conditions, including extreme cold, heat, rain, snow, dust, smoke, and odors. Allergens found inside the plant include fish, shellfish, nuts, eggs, wheat, soy, milk, and coconut. You will be working in cold storage, primarily during the night shift, but will train on days for 3-6 months.

     

    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 Jul 21, 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.