Ammonia Refrigeration Technician in Huber Heights

Job Description

A well-established food manufacturing company is seeking a 3rd Shift Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to support and maintain its industrial refrigeration systems. This is a hands-on role for a mechanically inclined professional who values safety, consistency, and working independently during off-shift hours.

Hours: 9:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.

Base hourly rate: $35-38/hr., plus shift differential, weekly attendance bonus, potential OT and health benefits and company provided disability, 401K and PTO.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
• Monitor and record daily refrigeration equipment performance
• Inspect freezer and cooler evaporators; address issues such as fans, ice buildup, and condensate drains
• Adjust compressor pressures and temperatures as needed
• Monitor ammonia levels in accumulators and high-pressure vessels
• Follow all lockout/tagout, safety, and food safety protocols
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Required Qualifications

• Ammonia Refrigeration Certification
• 1+ year of industrial maintenance experience
• Welding experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience using hand and power tools; ability to read blueprints and drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and around moving equipment
• Ability to work extended hours, including overtime, as required
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Refrigeration or maintenance experience in a USDA-inspected meat or food processing facility
• Recent, consistent work history

What We’re Looking For

• Dependable, safety-focused technician with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail and commitment to food safety and quality standards
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Why Consider This Role

• Stable, long-term opportunity with consistent hours
• Overtime availability
• Work with well-maintained industrial systems
• Safety-driven environment with thorough training

Most people only consider a change if it’s better than what they’re doing today.

So here’s the key question this opportunity is built around:

What would make another opportunity better than what you have today?

If this triggers some curiosity, let’s have a confidential conversation.

Please contact Liv Roden at (563)594-5683. Resumes may be confidentially sent to Liv.Roden@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.