About this role

Company Description

๐Ÿ”ฅ Industrial Refrigeration Technician (Food Manufacturing) โ€“ Central Valley, CA

Pay: $30โ€“$35/hr DOE
Schedule: 2nd or 3rd Shift
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Benefits: Health benefits available Day 1 through employer

About the Opportunity

A major food manufacturing facility in the Central Valley is seeking an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Technician to join their maintenance team. This role requires strong ammonia refrigeration knowledge and hands-on experience maintaining complex industrial equipment in a regulated production environment.

If you have worked in canneries, food plants, cold storage, industrial refrigeration, or high-volume manufacturing, you will be a strong match.

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Job Description

What Youโ€™ll Do

  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on industrial refrigeration systems (ammonia systems experience highly preferred).

  • Troubleshoot and repair pumps, motors, PLC-controlled equipment, and industrial electrical components.

  • Read and interpret schematics, prints, and technical instructions.

  • Inspect systems regularly to identify potential issues before breakdowns occur.

  • Assist with basic utility corridor repairs and general plant maintenance tasks.

  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with company and industry standards.

  • Follow all safety policies, including USDA, QA, HACCP, RETA, IIAR, and sanitation procedures.

  • Document work, maintain compliance records, and communicate deviations or concerns with leadership.

  • Collaborate with maintenance leads and supervisors on process improvements and efficiency projects.

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Qualifications

What We're Looking For

  • 1+ year of industrial refrigeration experience required

  • Strong understanding of industrial electrical, hydraulics, and fluid power systems

  • Ability to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues

  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety manuals, and schematics

  • Experience in food manufacturing or regulated industrial environments is a plus

  • Preferred certifications (not required): CARO, CIRO, CRST, ARTS or equivalent

  • High school diploma or GED

Note: If you have industrial refrigeration experience but do not yet have ammonia certification, training may be available for qualified candidates.

Additional Information

Who This Role Is NOT For

This role requires industrial background.
We are not able to consider:
โœ˜ Auto mechanics
โœ˜ Diesel mechanics
โœ˜ Residential/commercial HVAC-only technicians

Why Work Here?

  • Stable, long-term full-time opportunity

  • Competitive pay + strong benefits

  • Work for a major food manufacturing facility with industry-leading processes

  • Opportunities for professional growth, including ammonia certification pathways

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This Refrigeration Systems Technician role at talentconnection1 is based in CA, Hanford, Hanford, CA, United States, us. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This Refrigeration Systems Technician position at talentconnection1 was posted on Nov 21, 2025. Apply as soon as possible โ€” early applications are often reviewed first.
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