Industrial Refrigeration Tech

Who Are We

We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement.

We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 850 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector – agriculture!

Learn more here: https://www.thewengergroup.com | www.Leidys.com

What Your Day Looks Like

The Industrial Refrigeration Technician is an integral part of our Engineering & Maintenance team and is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Freon (HFC/HFO) refrigeration and HVAC systems throughout our food processing facility. This position supports food safety, product quality, and continuous production operations through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, system optimization, and regulatory compliance.

May be responsible for all or part of the following duties and responsibilities as determined by the Maintenance Manager:

Refrigeration System Operations & Maintenance

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial Freon refrigeration systems, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, receivers, expansion devices, and associated controls.
• Diagnose and repair refrigeration system issues involving refrigerant leaks, pressure abnormalities, oil management concerns, electrical faults, and control failures.
• Recover, evacuate, recharge, and properly handle refrigerants in accordance with EPA Section 608 regulations.
• Maintain accurate refrigerant usage, recovery, and service logs.
• Install, commission, modify, and repair Freon refrigeration and HVAC systems, including piping, valves, controls, and safety devices.
• Conduct routine inspections, performance testing, and efficiency evaluations to ensure optimal system operation.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, system modifications, and energy-saving improvements.
  
  

Controls, Electrical & Process Support

• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical, PLC, and control systems interfacing with refrigeration equipment.
• Support ammonia refrigeration technicians as needed on shared or hybrid systems while serving as the primary Freon refrigeration subject matter expert.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and service providers for specialized refrigeration projects or repairs.
• Assist with training maintenance personnel on refrigeration fundamentals, safe refrigerant handling practices, and system operation.
  
  

Compliance, Safety & Documentation

• Ensure all work complies with USDA, FDA, EPA, OSHA, and company food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records, work orders, equipment history, and inventory levels of refrigeration components and refrigerants.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to refrigeration emergencies that may affect production, food safety, or product integrity.
• Complete required training in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
  
  

Who You Are

• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification (required)
• Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience servicing industrial or commercial Freon (HFC/HFO) refrigeration systems
• Strong knowledge of reciprocating, screw, and scroll compressors
• Proficient in brazing, soldering, pipefitting, evacuation, and refrigerant charging procedures
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
• Experience troubleshooting refrigeration controls, electrical systems, and PLC interfaces
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Effective communication and documentation skills
• Experience in food processing, cold storage, or other hygienic manufacturing environments preferred
• Experience working with both Freon and ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
• Familiarity with energy efficiency initiatives and refrigerant phase-down regulations (AIM Act) preferred
• Technical school training, apprenticeship, or related refrigeration education preferred
• Valid driver's license and ability to respond to after-hours service calls
  
  

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to work in cold environments, including coolers and freezers
• Ability to work at heights, climb ladders, and enter confined spaces
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to safely work around refrigerants, oils, industrial equipment, and elevated noise levels
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call schedules as business needs require
  
  

Benefits

In addition to our more traditional benefits, we also offer great perks and numerous resources for professional development and team building:

• Promotional opportunities
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Robust onboarding and training program
• Employee Discount Programs (Perks at Work)
• Employee referral program
• Encouraging and collaborative culture
  
  

What Our Benefits Are

• Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Parental Leave, etc.
• Carebridge Employee Assistance Program
  
  

For All Full-time Members

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• 2nd and 3rd shift positions are eligible for a $2/hour shift differential.
• Weekend shift positions are eligible for a $3/hour shift differential.
  
  

Each team member has the potential to earn a yearly bonus based on the achievement of company goals.

The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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