Electrical And Refrigeration Technician

Wasserstrom, an industry fixture since 1902, is a national leader in the manufacturing of food service equipment. From design to installation, we are a global supplier, custom manufacturer and consolidator of fixtures, furniture, and equipment. Rooted in the food service industry, we provide flexible solutions to targeted markets where you eat, sleep, work, play, shop and gather. We succeed by leveraging our national presence, buying power, regional consolidation, logistics operations, creative experts, and innovative engineering capabilities. We strive to extend our legacy of creating lasting value for our customers, associates, and the communities we serve.

Job Overview:

This position is responsible for building commercial refrigerator equipment. Electrical and Refrigeration Technicians use compressors, evaporators, condensers, pumps, and pipe insulation to build equipment to customer specifications. Technicians must be able to operate shop machinery and use proper building techniques, such as brazing. Electrical and Refrigeration Technicians are assigned to a specific area in the manufacturing plant may also work with other departments and may perform other tasks as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build commercial refrigerator equipment to customer specifications
• Operate shop machinery and basic hand tools
• Braze metal components as needed
• Identify and repair defects in equipment
• Work with build documents and basic drawings
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace/shop

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Education: High School or GED
• Experience: 1 - 3 months related experience and/or training

Other Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of commercial refrigerator equipment and how to use compressors, evaporators, condensers, pumps, and pipe insulation for manufacturing
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately to 1/16th of an inch
• Ability to add and subtract fractions
• Communicates well with others; asks for and offers help when needed
• Detail oriented; meets quality standards and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Organized; completes work in a timely manner; able to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Problem-solver; gathers and analyzes information skillfully and generates suggestions for improving work
• Capable of working independently and as a member of a team; contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Observes and follows safety procedures

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