- Competitive hourly and overtime rates.
- Continuous training and development.
- Be part of a great and supportive team within Agriculture.
Our client is looking for an experienced Refrigeration Technician within the Agriculture sector, to join their installation and repair team. They are the one stop shop for a wide range of farm equipment, water & effluent systems, engineering, and electrical requirements. They also stock water filters, vee belts, batteries and much, much more.
Main Purpose of Position:
Install and repair agricultural and commercial refrigeration and cooling systems.
Duties and Responsibilites:
- Fabricate and assemble structural and functional components of refrigeration system, using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Lift and align components into position, using hoist or block and tackle.
- Drill holes and install mounting brackets and hangers into floor and walls of building.
- Insulate shells and cabinets of systems.
- Braze or solder parts to repair defective joints and leaks.
- Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments.
- Test lines, components, and connections for leaks.
- Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components, using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment.
- Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts, and reassemble repaired systems.
- Read blueprints to determine location, size, capacity, and type of components needed to build refrigeration system.
- Supervise and instruct assistants.
- Install wiring to connect components to an electric power source.
- Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
- Cut, bend, thread, and connect pipe to functional components and water, power, or refrigeration system.
- Adjust valves according to specifications and charge system with proper type of refrigerant by pumping the specified gas or fluid into the system.
- Estimate, order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.
- Install expansion and control valves, using acetylene torches and wrenches.
- Mount compressor, condenser, and other components in specified locations on frames, using hand tools and acetylene welding equipment.
- Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.
- Lay out reference points for installation of structural and functional components, using measuring instruments.
- Schedule work with customers and initiate work orders, house requisitions and orders from stock.
- In conjunction with Dealership personnel, develop and maintain strong respectful relationships with end-users
- Develop and maintain a close relationship with Dealership principle and staff
- Report all capital leads (New Dairies, Upgrades & Service) promptly to Dealership
- Promote an image of the MacDougall organisation with product / service support that will encompass the mission, Duties, values and objectives
- Advise management on competitor activities, pricing, product distribution and related strategies
- Liaise regularly with key Dealership staff on administration matters
- Accounting to be kept accurate and up to date and in line with company policy
- Presentation of the vehicle and personnel should be clean and professional at all times
- Respond promptly to all internal and external communication
- Refer complaints and enquiries to the appropriate person for action and follow up to ensure that the matter is dealt with
- Any other duties and tasks that the employer may deem suitable to the role.
Key Performance Indicators:
- 90% Productivity (Chargeable time)
- 95% Satisfactory work completed (No more than 5% customer complaints)
If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you and look forward to reviewing your resume!
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