Refrigeration Maintenance Worker

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

Technical job involving maintenance inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting of commercial and industrial refrigeration and cooling equipment.

Description

Refrigeration maintenance workers perform maintenance inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting for commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment used in factories, logistics warehouses, commercial facilities, etc. They regularly check refrigerant pressure, temperature, and lubrication status to detect and repair leaks or signs of failure early. They handle refrigerant replenishment, parts replacement, and performance adjustments for various equipment such as compressors, evaporators, condensers, and control devices. They are responsible for a wide range of tasks from on-site surveys to report preparation and customer correspondence.

Future Outlook

With energy-saving measures and strengthened environmental regulations, demand for maintenance of high-efficiency refrigeration equipment is increasing. Introduction of IoT-based remote monitoring technology will require expertise in smart maintenance fields.

Personality Traits

Cautious and precise / Curious and inquisitive / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Business trips / Dispatch contract / Full-time / Indoor and outdoor work / Shift work

Career Path

Apprentice → Site Staff → Leader Engineer → Maintenance Team Manager → Equipment Management Engineer

Required Skills

Basic Electrical Wiring / Basic Refrigeration Cycle Knowledge / Refrigerant Handling Techniques / Tool Operation / Vacuum Evacuation Work

Recommended Skills

CAD Piping Drawing Interpretation / English Technical Document Reading Ability / PLC Control / Welding Processing Techniques

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Precise work is required for refrigerant leaks and pressure management.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Work involves heavy equipment and confined spaces, requiring physical stamina.
Problem Solving Important for identifying causes of failures and quick recovery responses.

Related Qualifications

  • High-Pressure Gas Handling Supervisor
  • Second-Class Electrician
  • Second-Class Refrigerating Engineer
  • Third-Class Refrigerating Engineer

Aliases

  • Refrigeration Maintenance Operator
  • Refrigeration Maintenance Technician

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  • Air Conditioning Equipment Maintenance Worker
  • Machine Mechanic
  • Plant Maintenance Engineer

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