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Job Title: Industrial Refrigeration Technician and Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking an Industrial Refrigeration Technician to join our team at our processing facility in Avon, NY. The ideal candidate will prioritize safety and quality, working efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Under the direction of the Facility Maintenance and Engineering Manager, you will ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation, maintenance, and monitoring of various systems including ammonia/refrigeration, compressed air, process steam, steam plant heating, steam condensate, hot/cold water, HVAC, and fire protection.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct maintenance and repairs on facility systems including compressed air, HVAC, steam, ammonia refrigeration, and fire systems.

+ Operate facility ammonia refrigeration and steam systems.

+ Read, interpret, and apply sketches, prints, and operating instructions.

+ Monitor heating and cooling systems via Control Room SCADA system.

+ Complete building rounds multiple times per shift.

+ Work in extreme temperatures, including freezer environments and boiler rooms.

+ Adjust work schedule to accommodate a 24/7 operation, including holidays.

+ Utilize hand and power tools and other trade instruments.

+ Fabricate parts for maintenance repairs.

+ Perform basic diagnostic analysis of electrical circuits on assigned systems.

+ Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in procedure development and corrective actions.

+ Become a member of the facility’s Emergency Response Team.

+ All other duties assigned by management.

Essential Skills

+ Flexibility to work first, second, or third shifts, weekends, and holidays.

+ Strong understanding of refrigeration, steam generation, compressed air, and HVAC fields.

+ Physical capability to wear a gas mask and self-contained breathing apparatus.

+ Capability of lifting 100 lbs, climbing, and other physical demands.

+ CFC Certification - Type I & Type II as defined by EPA (preferred).

+ Third Class Stationary Engineer-Steam; R-4 Refrigeration Operator as defined by the City of Rochester, NY (preferred but will train).

+ Preferred Steam/Refrigeration License.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Preferred Steam/Refrigeration License.

+ Third Class Stationary Engineer-Steam; R-4 Refrigeration Operator (preferred but will train).

Why Work Here?

We strive to become the best food company in the world by nurturing the best people. We support our team members in their career paths, encouraging passion for their roles. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, shift differentials, and compensation for obtaining City of Rochester Steam and Refrigeration Licenses. We offer annual opportunities for job-related training seminars, and additional benefits include health, vision, and dental plans, a company match 401(k) plan, short-term disability benefits, and company-provided uniforms and tools.

Work Environment

Our work environment is one of growth and ambition. We value individuals who bring curiosity and commitment, embracing challenges and celebrating both successes and failures. We invest in developing skills and cultivating strengths that leave a lasting impact on careers and business. Our company is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Candidates must be willing to work various shifts, maintain an orderly and sanitary work area, and comply with all relevant codes, laws, and plant rules.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Avon, New York.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.33 - $33.33/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 Avon,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 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.