Refrigeration Technician

Job Title: Refrigeration Technicians (Multiple Openings — Direct Hire)Location: Portsmouth, NHPositions Available:• Refrigeration Technician I – 2nd Shift (2:30 PM–11:00 PM) — $38–$42/hr DOE + $0.75 shift diff + $5K sign-on• Junior Refrigeration Technician – 3rd Shift (Hours TBD) — $32–$35/hr DOE + $3K sign-onSchedule: Mostly Monday–Friday, every other Saturday; Sunday is paid double timeDetails: Direct Hire — Onsite —SUMMARY / OBJECTIVESupport and maintain ammonia-based industrial refrigeration systems within a high-volume frozen food manufacturing environment. Ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operation of critical utilities by performing inspections, planned maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and system adjustments in alignment with IIAR, ASHRAE, and OSHA standards. Partner across departments to minimize downtime, protect product integrity, and drive continuous improvement.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOperate, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair ammonia refrigeration systems and supporting utilitiesPerform planned maintenance on compressors, air compressors, boilers, pumps, HVAC, electrical controls, and fansConduct periodic inspections to diagnose malfunctions and determine corrective actionsMonitor system performance to prevent unplanned failures and reduce production downtimeAssist in capital refrigeration projects to ensure on-time and on-budget executionMaintain and test fire prevention and emergency response systemsSupport general building/maintenance functions as requiredDocument work performed, complete work orders, and track asset performanceUphold all site safety policies while working with hazardous materialsContribute to process improvement initiatives and cross-functional alignmentMUST HAVES / QUALIFICATIONS3+ years of HVAC or refrigeration experience (ammonia strongly preferred)Experience in industrial, food manufacturing, or regulated environments preferredUnderstanding of preventive maintenance scheduling and emergency responseKnowledge of OSHA safety practices and compliance in refrigeration systemsStrong troubleshooting ability and comfort with both tools and technologyMust be legally authorized to work in the U.S.Must be at least 18 years old (subject to verification post-offer)COMPANY OVERVIEWTop Prospect Group, now part of HW Staffing Solutions, specializes in connecting high-quality candidates with top-tier clients. We provide manufacturing and engineering staffing solutions across multiple industries, built on a people-first, mission-driven culture.