Industrial Refrigeration Technician–Ammonia Systems & Food Mfg | 2nd Shift
Industrial Refrigeration Technician – (Ammonia Systems, Electrical & Food Manufacturing | 2nd Shift)
$42–$44/hr + time-and-a-half OT + double time Sundays · Greater Madison area, WI · A century-old food manufacturer that pays for your RETA certification, treats employees like family, and has the retention numbers to prove it.
- Experience 2+ years of ammonia refrigeration and industrial electrical maintenance required
- Comp $42–$44/hr | OT after 8 hrs at 1.5x | Sunday = double time
- Shift 2nd shift — Monday through Friday
- Cert RETA certification preferred — company will pay for it if not yet obtained
- Location Greater Madison area, WI — onsite, no remote | Must reside within 45 minutes
- Type Full-time, direct hire | Full benefits package
- Auth U.S. citizen or Green Card holder required — no sponsorship, no relocation
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a 100-year-old food manufacturer that has built a reputation for taking care of its people. Employees come here and stay — many for their entire careers. The company invests in its maintenance team from day one, including paying for RETA certification for candidates who don't yet have it. Safety is genuinely the top priority, not a compliance exercise, and the culture reflects it throughout the facility.
This is a specialized role for a technician with real ammonia refrigeration experience — not a general HVAC background. You will be maintaining critical refrigeration and electrical systems in an active food manufacturing environment on 2nd shift. The pay range is strong, the overtime structure adds meaningful earning potential, and the stability of this employer is rare in the trades market.
What you will be doing
- Performing maintenance and repair on industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
- Performing electrical maintenance across production and facility systems
- Carrying out a variety of industrial and facility maintenance tasks on 2nd shift
- Supporting a safe, well-maintained food manufacturing environment — safety protocols are strictly followed
What we are looking for
- 2+ years of industrial ammonia refrigeration maintenance experience — this is a firm requirement
- 2+ years of industrial electrical experience
- Commitment to working 2nd shift on a consistent schedule
- Solid, stable work history
- U.S. citizen or Green Card holder residing within 45 minutes of the Greater Madison area
Strong plus (not required):
- RETA certification — company will sponsor and pay for certification if candidate does not yet hold it
