Ammonia Refrigeration Technician, Industrial Electrical
Location: Fort Atkinson, WI (100% on-site, no travel)
Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Schedule: Permanent 2nd shift, Monday to Friday
Pay: $42 to $44 per hour, plus premium overtime
Maintain the ammonia refrigeration and electrical systems at a respected food manufacturer, with a stable schedule, no service van, and company-paid RETA certification.
Must-Haves
- 2+ years of hands-on industrial ammonia (NH3) refrigeration maintenance in manufacturing, cold storage, or processing
- 2+ years of industrial electrical troubleshooting, including 3-phase power, motor starters, relays, and power distribution
- Commitment to a permanent 2nd shift, Monday to Friday
- Stable work history with strong attendance
- Must live within 45 minutes of the Fort Atkinson / Greater Madison area
What You\'ll Do
- Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on ammonia refrigeration systems, screw compressors, evaporative condensers, and chillers
- Troubleshoot plant power distribution, 3-phase MCCs, control circuits, and electrical panels
- Follow and enforce PSM, RMP, and OSHA safety requirements
- Support mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and utility maintenance across the plant
- Record daily system logs, pressures, and temperatures
- Document work orders in the CMMS
Nice-to-Haves
- RETA CARO or CIRO certification
- USDA, FDA, or SQF food processing experience
- PLC and ladder logic troubleshooting
Compensation and Benefits
- $42 to $44 per hour
- Time-and-a-half after 8 hours per day
- Guaranteed double-time on Sundays
- 100% company-paid RETA training and testing
- Comprehensive benefits package
About the Company
Our client is a long-established, highly respected food manufacturer in southern Wisconsin known for employee respect and long team tenure.
To apply, submit your resume for consideration.
