We are seeking a Refrigeration Technician (313A) for our food manufacturing plant in North York, ON.

Main Duties Include:

• Refrigeration system installation as per applicable codes.


• Hot gas and TX valve adjustments.


• Refrigeration system troubleshooting & repairs.


• Understanding of Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.


• Communicate refrigeration issues and solutions with associates.


• Understands programmable controls and is computer literate.


• Trouble shooting Roof Top Air Conditioning heating units and Boilers.


• Performs all repairs, develop and carry out preventative maintenance inspections, follows preventative maintenance schedule to sustain optimal performance of equipment and minimize downtime and costs in compliance with HACCP rules, JSAs and SOPs and other requirements.


• Responsible for completing a work schedule in cooperation with departments and Maintenance & Production Supervisors.


• Acts a liaison for contractors conducting repairs in the plant.


• Ensures that all required documentation is completed correctly and on-time. i.e. Daily Time Sheets, pre-operational forms, preventative maintenance logs, temperature recording and equipment monitoring, work orders, etc.


• Performs other duties as required.

• 313A Refrigeration License


• Ontario Freon Handling License ODP (Ozone Depleting Prevention)


• G-2 Gas technician fitter license would be an asset


• Minimum 5 years experience in Industrial Freon-based refrigeration systems


• Good communication skills, both written and spoken English


• Additional Skilled Trade Licenses would be an asset


• Assess decision making qualities and work under pressure


• Work in conditions under 10C.


• Responsible for compliance to Health and Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety and Environmental Standards at all times.


• Working Conditions:


• Fast-paced, high pressure environment


• Physically demanding lifting up to 50lbs


• Attention to detail


• Hand-eye co-ordination


• Standing for extended periods


• Production deadlines


• Cold/refrigerated

• Days, Monday - Friday, with frequent overtime available

• Hourly rate: $36.81 $41.75 with incremental increases;


• Full benefits (health, dental, vision and disability) after probation;


• Pension plan with company match after probation


• $1000 referral bonus