Job Title: Refrigeration Technician
Job Description
Join a dynamic team as a Refrigeration Technician working the 2nd shift from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM. You will operate, inspect, and repair ammonia refrigeration systems within a frozen food manufacturing environment. Your role will be vital in ensuring equipment is maintained to prevent costly repairs and production downtime. This role requires work every other Saturday until March.
Responsibilities
* Operate, inspect, and repair ammonia refrigeration systems according to standards.
* Provide planned and scheduled maintenance of equipment including ammonia compressors, air compressors, boilers, electrical controls, pumps, fans, and HVAC equipment.
* Minimize unplanned outages by maintaining equipment effectively.
* Test and inspect all plant fire prevention and emergency response systems and equipment.
* Assist with general building maintenance as required.
Essential Skills
* Experience in refrigeration, HVAC, industrial preventive maintenance, and service.
* EPA 608 Universal Certification.
* Familiarity with working with ammonia or Freon.
* Experience in troubleshooting compressors, air compressors, boilers, electrical systems, pumps, and fans.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
* Experience in service or food manufacturing is ideal.
* Candidates with experience in grocery stores may be a good fit.
* Plumbing and/or heating experience is a bonus.
* Basic refrigeration knowledge will be considered.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy the opportunity to work overtime, typically 50-60 hour weeks, and receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus upon becoming permanent. The role offers a chance to grow your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Work Environment
Work in a 38,000 sq ft frozen food manufacturing facility where you will be part of a dedicated team ensuring the smooth operation of critical systems. The environment is challenging and rewarding, with a focus on safety and efficiency.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portsmouth, NH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $40.00/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 Portsmouth,NH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.
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.
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