Refrigeration Mechanic

Refrigeration Mechanic

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Relocation Available!

Pay: $30-$35/hour

Hours: 12-hr rotating shifts

This role focuses on inspecting, maintaining, and repairing industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems in a large plant environment. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair ammonia refrigeration equipment, and support the installation and setup of new machinery while following strict safety protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily inspections and preventive maintenance on refrigeration equipment, including air conditioners, compressors, evaporators, and freon units, to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.

• Diagnose issues and perform repairs and overhauls on ammonia refrigeration systems, including replacing motors, pumps, switches, safety controls, solenoids, and fuses across all plant refrigeration areas.

• Maintain and monitor boilers, evaporators, and condensers to ensure proper water treatment, airflow, and reliable operation of fans and glycol pumps.

• Assist with equipment setup and teardown for plant machinery, including fabrication and installation of new equipment, and support major repairs and construction projects as needed.

Essential Skills:

• Minimum of 0 to 1 year of related experience, ideally in an ammonia refrigeration environment.

• Knowledge of general refrigeration maintenance, including working with air conditioners, compressors, evaporators, and freon units.

• Basic understanding of ammonia refrigeration systems, including boilers and ammonia compressors.

• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and follow structured maintenance procedures.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks in an industrial environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a brand-new operation where you can help build processes and systems from the ground up, creating a meaningful impact from day one. The organization offers weekly pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and relocation assistance of up to $10,000 depending on distance. You can earn up to two weeks of paid time off in your first year, along with seven paid holidays and two personal days annually, supporting a healthy work-life balance. The culture emphasizes growth, stability, and long-term opportunity in a modern facility.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sioux City, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.25 - $32.25/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 Sioux City,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.