Refrigeration Technician

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!

As North America's leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food. Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brand Arctic Gardens.

Why choose Nortera

• Competitive wages (Plus shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shift assignments)
• Group Health Insurance program w/HSA or FSA
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance options
• 401K Retirement Savings account with Company Match
• Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reimbursement program, for Wellness (Gym Memberships, etc.), Tuition, Relocation, Boots, and more
• Opportunity for overtime during peak seasons
• *Please note the range of compensation listed may not include all forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the opportunity.

Pay range: $30.00 to $40.00 USD

Your Daily Role:

• Perform proper installation, maintenance and adjustments of all associate equipment in the refrigeration cycle. Recognize potential problems, worn parts and perform necessary repairs
• Troubleshoot Anhydrous Ammonia refrigeration system problems
• Assembly, disassembly and overhaul of hydraulic pumps, relief valves, regulating valves, solenoids, filters, lines, actuating cylinders and motors
• Fitting and adjustment of chain and sprockets for drive units
• Assist with boiler operation and boiler room duties that includes testing water samples, maintaining chlorine and water softener system

Your Profile

• Prior experience in the operation and repair of two stage anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system

• Knowledge for the operation and repair of two stage anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system, screw compressor and booster, reciprocating compressor, rotary booster, evaporative condensers, ammonia pumps and controls and freezer tunnels for IQF processing
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and/or schematics, Knowledge of chemical manuals
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical technical equipment such as micrometers, calipers, metal gauges, metal thickness and multi-meter
• Knowledge of oxygen acetylene equipment

Shift - Peak season: (May to Dec.) 6 pm - 6 am, (5 days on, 2 days off) Off-season: (Dec. to May) 6 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Thursday.

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Come grow with Nortera!

Nortera believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Nortera is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io

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