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Refrigeration Technician

Dover Food Retail
Chesterfield, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

What we are looking for: 

This position is responsible for testing refrigerated display cases, ensuring product performance meets defined specifications. Responsible for all aspects of refrigeration equipment, evacuation, charging, and conduct functional checks of refrigerated display cases, maintenance of the test facility and equipment, installation of refrigeration piping, equipment, and small condensing units.

  Essential Competencies:  

  • Set up and conduct prescribed performance testing on refrigerated display cases in accordance with defined industry and company standards and practices.
  • Troubleshoot refrigeration faults.
  • Evaluate test data and recommend case changes to achieve testing standards.
  • Brazing copper to copper, brass, aluminum or other dissimilar metals.
  • Maintain test facility and equipment, ensuring that test equipment is in proper working order; preform preventative maintenance.
  • Understand blueprints and schematics.
  • Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.

Minimum Quantifiable Competencies: 

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • EPA 608 Level 2 or Universal Certification
  • Proficient in brazing
  • Able read and understand piping and electrical schematics
  • Minimum 1 year experience with the installation, servicing, troubleshooting, or manufacturing of commercial or residential HVAC and/or refrigeration equipment.

Preferred Competencies: 

  • Experience with/working knowledge of refrigerated display cases, electrical systems, and refrigeration controls.
  • Manufacturing, testing or other hands on experience with refrigeration equipment.
  • Career Studies Certificate or other applicable certification in HVAC refrigeration.
  • Experience with/knowledge of Control Board (Dixell, Carell, etc).
  • Experience working on HVAC and Refrigeration equipment, including electrical and energy management controllers; Journeyman or higher lever technician
  • Experience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.

Strengths needed for this role: (Functional Skills)  

  • Customer Focus
  • Manages Complexity
  • Decision Quality
  • Action Oriented
  • Plans and Aligns
  • Ensures Accountability
  • Drives Results
  • Collaborates
  • Drives Engagement
  • Self-Development

Essential Physical/Environmental Requirements

  • Must be able to operate power tools and perform tasks that require fine motor skills.
  • May be required to perform specific tasks that involve standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting or kneeling.
  • Must be able to lift with or without mechanical aids on a recurring basis (up to 50 lbs).
  • Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact BOT@doverfoodretail.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

Job Function : Manufacturing & Operations

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