Technician - Refrigeration/HVAC

As a member of the maintenance team, this role is primarily responsible for diagnosing issues and repairing refrigeration and HVAC equipment in an industrial setting. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, replacing components, and conducting tests to ensure optimal system performance. What You Will Do At Acme: • Monitor machine performance, including downtime and output efficiency. • Maintain and schedule preventive maintenance (PM), work orders (WO), and projects. • Perform repairs and maintenance on all equipment. • Ensure all refrigeration and HVAC equipment, as well as facility infrastructure, are in good working condition to meet production needs. • Oversee and manage HVAC procedures and operations. • Prioritize and support necessary repairs and troubleshooting based on operational requirements. • Document maintenance activities, including purchase orders (PO), work orders (WO), and preventive maintenance (PM), in the CMMS system. • Provide leadership with guidance on root cause failure analysis. • Develop and maintain vendor relationships, ordering materials as needed for maintenance operations. • Enforce safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs and hot work permitting. • Maintain plant equipment to OEM standards or better through continuous improvement initiatives. • Perform other duties as assigned.Your Education & Experience: • Two-year Technical Associate's degree strongly preferred. • Minimum 2+ years relevant experience in Refrigeration/HVAC maintenance and installation. • EPA HVAC Universal Certification (Required). • Certificate of Fitness for Torch Use of Flammable Gases (G-60) obtained through FDNY (Preferred). • Proficient in Refrigeration/HVAC and facilities maintenance.Your Skills & Abilities: • Ability to read and interpret documents such as electrical and pneumatic drawings, safety rules, operations manual, and written directions. • Thorough knowledge of electrical controls in an industrial setting. • Ability to maintain air and water treatments in HVAC systems. • Ability to install and troubleshoot heating and cooling systems. • Possession electrical controls skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. • Ability to install individual parts (pumps, pipes, fans, etc.). • Ability to use power tools safely. • Completion of training programs as assigned and/or required including standard of work.Physical Requirements: • The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms or legs to perform job tasks. • Must be able to reach above and below shoulder height to move product. This includes the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility. • Ability to climb stairs. • The ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups. • The ability to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job duties. • The ability to work in cold (-10 to 45*F) and wet environment • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.Health & Safety Requirements: • Observe and follow all safety rules. • Wear required PPE. • Follow mandated OSHA regulations. • Report all incidents including near misses immediately.What's In It For You: Eligibility for Medical; Dental; Vision; 401k; Company Sponsored Group Term Life; Voluntary Life; PTO, Paid Family Leave. Compensation Range:$30.00 - $43.00/hour. Our Acme Legacy & Culture: Acme Smoked Fish is a seafood processor, purveyor, distributor and more, built on a foundation of quality, innovation, long lasting relationships, passion, and positive stewardship to our seafood communities. As the largest specialty smoked seafood company in the United States, we stand committed to providing the very best smoked seafood delicacies to our customers, near and far, and take great pride in being at the forefront of the seafood sustainability movement. Our authenticity has transcended from generation to generation and we pursue excellence in everything we produce and everyone we employ. We stand committed to our Values and our culture, providing us the opportunity to serve our friends and neighbors. Acme manufactures and distributes its products in the U.S. under four core brands (Acme, Blue Hill Bay, Ruby Bay, and Spence) and private labels through leading retail and food service institutions. The company operates manufacturing sites in New York, North Carolina, Florida, Massachusetts, South America and Europe. Ethics Statement: Acme Smoked Fish Corporation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters respect, collaboration, and innovation. We value the contributions of every employee and expect them to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and professional integrity. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate or practice any form of discrimination, harassment, or misconduct based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding labor rights, human rights, environmental protection, and data privacy.