Engineering Lab Technician

Description

Who Are We?

Have you ever gone into a grocery store or convenience store for things like milk, bagged salads, or frozen pizza? The coolers and freezers you find those and other food products in are what we do! Zero Zone is a manufacturer of reach-in and open refrigerated and frozen food display cases as well as the refrigeration systems that work behind the scenes to cool the cases, keeping the food fresh! We also make powerful industrial refrigeration systems for food warehousing, pharmaceuticals, and even ice rinks!

Our company is structured across 2 divisions – the Display Case Division, located in North Prairie, WI, Waukesha, WI, and Mukwonago, WI and the Refrigeration Systems Division, located in Ramsey, MN and Dyersville, IA.

What Are We Like?

At Zero Zone, you will be a valued member of the Zero Zone team, able to take ownership of your own career path. We believe in hard work, teamwork, collaboration, and respect, and we have grown through dedication to our Purpose: “Preserving customer valuables through refrigeration.” For over 60 years, we have been a leader in refrigeration, and our people are well known for exceptional customer service. We also believe we are the COOLEST coworkers (pun intended)! This is an opportunity for you to make a difference in the refrigeration industry with one of the top leading manufacturers in the country! Come grow with us!!

What Can We Offer You?

• Vacation and Personal Hours (after only 30 days!)
• Competitive Wages
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, HSA/FSA, EAP)
• 401k and Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedules
• Casual Dress Code
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Steel Toe Reimbursement
• Employee Engagement Programs
• One-time Home Computer Reimbursement
• And more!

What Will You Do?

Under the direction of the Engineering Lab Supervisor, the Engineering Lab Technician will be assisting with basic electrical and mechanical functions on servicing refrigeration systems, preparing lab materials, and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized space with limited supervision.

Essential Responsibilities:

Capable of setup, start up and operation of refrigeration systems and lab test equipment by conducting the following functions: Pipefitting – brazing (MIG welding a plus)

• Mechanical/electrical assembly
• Leak checking
• Evacuation
• Charging
• System modifications/servicing
• Troubleshoot and correct a variety of system faults as it pertains to refrigeration systems and test equipment. Systems could include:
  • Mechanical systems
    • Including but not limited to piping, oil, compressors and various valves
  • Electrical systems
    • AC/DC up to 600VAC
    • Low voltage controls
  • Control systems
    • Variety of controls to include E2, MT, RDM, PLC, KE2
  • Facility test equipment
• Provide continuous improvement in lab activities and procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment to support smooth production, while ensuring compliance with safety protocols, environmental regulations, and company policies
• Accurately complete service reports, maintenance logs, and other required documentation
• Ability to work independently and a part of a collaborative team
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements for Effective Performance:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; HVAC-R degree preferred
• 3 – 5 years of refrigeration experience using general refrigeration competencies, including but not limited to, systems design, installation, troubleshooting, and repair. CO2 experience is ideal.
• Holds Universal EPA credential, or ability to earn within 12 months of hiring
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred

Skills/Abilities/Specifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (Teams, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Effectively communicate within the immediate and cross-departmental team members
• Ability to perform basic math and geometry
• Ability to use hand tools
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills towards complex problems

Behavioral & Environmental Requirements:

• Maintain a positive work attitude. Zero Zone expects all employees to behave and communicate in a manner which will facilitate good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisor.
• Safety toe shoes and safety glasses are required while in production areas.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the office and production areas; have use of hands and fingers to use a computer, telephone, and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

Salary : $30 - $35