What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refrigeration Installer Helper position at Associated Grocers?
Summary
The refrigeration installer helper is primarily responsible for assisting in the installation of new or used equipment in new locations. This requires mechanical working knowledge of hand tools and the ability to help the installer with welding, refrigeration, schematics, and floor layout drawings. The helper will assist the installer in connecting all components of the system, hook up electrical services, charge the system with refrigerant, and verify that all equipment, temperature sensors and thermostats are working correctly.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Support the goal of maintaining a stellar safety record. Zero traffic tickets and accidents. Required to use gloves, safety goggles, and other PPE to prevent injury to self or others.
- Work with installer to communicate with management, customer and other technicians on the timing, location, and method for installing refrigeration equipment. Good communication eliminates errors in the installation process.
- Assist the installer with the fabrication and installation of equipment per drawings and specifications. Equipment location shall be provided in advance. Support installer in regards to reading schematics, drawings, installation manuals and operation manuals to install equipment properly.
- Provide support to the installer in regards to connecting systems to electrical, control, fuel, water lines, ducts, air lines and other utilities.
- Assist installer in the testing of installed systems for proper operation. Help installer make necessary adjustments to electrical control and mechanical systems using such methods as PLC programming, reading gauges, and valve adjustment.
- Support installer as they perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming. Assist in recording the use of all refrigerant. Assist installer in removing and discarding prior systems in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Assist installer as they order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Mechanical experience preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record
Other Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of normal shop equipment and hand tools
- Working knowledge of all electrical phases and voltage
- Must be highly motivated and able to work independently
- Ability to travel to retailer work locations as well as Company site as needed