Refrigeration Tech II
Stilwell, Oklahoma Job ID 26-2638 Date posted May. 07, 2026 Category Manufacturing JobsStarting Pay: $25-$28 per hour
Additional $1.50shift differential from 6pm-6am
Shift: Wednesday - Saturday
Hours: Wednesdays 12pm-6pm, Thursday - Saturday 6am-6pm
What We Offer:
- Weekly Friday pay
- Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
- 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
- Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
- 3 Health Plans
- 2 Dental Plans
- 2 Vision Plans
- Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
- Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support
If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you. This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!
What You Will Do:
- Perform thorough daily inspections and maintenance on ammonia refrigeration systems, including air conditioners, compressors, evaporators, and boilers, ensuring proper lubrication, coolant levels, airflow, and defrost cycles.
- Execute complex repairs and complete overhauls on refrigeration equipment; isolate and service ammonia systems, replace valves and pumps, reset compressors, and calibrate temperature probes and CO2 monitors.
- Install, replace, and maintain motors, pumps, switches, safety controls, solenoids, and fuses across refrigeration areas, while managing refrigeration parts inventory and maintaining accurate maintenance records.
- Assist with setup, teardown, fabrication, and installation of plant equipment; support major repairs and construction for plant buildings and stationary machinery.
- Comply with all facility safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, and Fall Protection; participate in Hazmat training and team activities to ensure a safe work environment.
What You Will Bring:
- High school diploma or GED; two-year degree in a specialized maintenance trade preferred.
- 2+ years of related refrigeration maintenance experience, including knowledge of boilers and ammonia compressors.
- Ability to safely use air-purifying respirators (APR), Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and obtain Hazmat certification.
- Advanced electrical and mechanical maintenance skills; ability to obtain necessary licenses such as boiler and forklift certifications. (CARO is a big plus!)
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. and committed to following all company, local, state, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Schwan's Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email career.search@schwans.com.
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