Engineering Lab Refrigeration Technician

Job Details: Job Location: ZZI North Prairie - North Prairie, WI, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, 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!

Job Summary

Under the direction of the R&D Engineering Team Lead, the Engineering Lab Refrigeration Technician will work independently or in conjunction with a team of cross-functional professionals to assemble, instrument, test and document the process and results through written reports. This individual will also assist with maintaining a safe, clean and organized work environment.

Essential Responsibilities

Fabricate parts and assemblies from concept drawings and sketches
Assemble products from concept drawings and sketches
Assemble refrigeration systems as instructed, including mechanical assembly, brazing, refrigeration processing and electrical
Set-up and instrument products with necessary test equipment to perform tests via verbal or written instructions
Run tests using computerized data acquisition systems or standalone test instrumentation
Assist in analyzing test data through Excel or other software products
Write comprehensive reports to communicate test set-ups and results
Purchase equipment, tools and supplies as directed
Travel solo or with others as needed for tradeshows or customer sites and write reports for trip summaries
Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment
Work collaboratively or independently to complete tasks to achieve company objectives
Other duties as assigned

Requirements for Effective Performance

Associates degree or equivalent in Engineering or HVAC&R
3 years of relevant experience
Basic knowledge of tools and equipment for refrigeration equipment
Basic knowledge of Microsoft products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Experience with Data acquisition systems; utilization of National Instruments LabView considered a strong bonus.

Skills/Abilities/Specifications

Ability to read, understand and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to use a variety of hand tools, power tools, model shop machinery and measuring devices
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Experience with SolidWorks a bonus.
Knowledge and experience brazing and soldering for refrigeration and electrical
Knowledge and experience in handling refrigerants
Knowledge and experience in the basic refrigerant processing steps for evacuation, charging, recovering and reclaiming refrigerants
Ability to apply common sense and practical reasoning for performing tasks in a safe and efficient manner
Ability to talk, hear, stand, walk, feel, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

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 25 pounds.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Zero Zone will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

We reserve the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in its entirety. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with governing law. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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