Posted 8 months ago
Refrigeration/Maintenance Technician
@ Sofina Foods Inc
Brampton, Ontario
Overview
Sofina Foods Inc is hiring a Refrigeration Operator B (3rd Class) Operating Engineer to run and maintain the plant's ammonia refrigeration, boilers and air compressors. The role includes rounds, water testing, PM repairs and after-hours response to alarms, with $40/hour pay plus a night shift premium and overtime on Saturdays and Sundays.
Pay:
$40 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain ammonia refrigeration, boilers and air compressors
- Perform and record boiler and cooling tower water tests
- Conduct bi-hourly engine room rounds and twice-daily refrigerated area rounds
- Carry out preventive maintenance and minor repairs to maintain TSSA compliance
- Respond to after-hours alarms, floods and temperature concerns
Requirements summary:
- Valid Refrigeration Operator Class B or 3rd Class Operating Engineer certificate
- Experience with ammonia compressors and refrigeration equipment
- Experience with coil tube boilers
- Willingness to work all shifts and extended hours
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · dayforce-feed
- Employer posting date
- 2026-03-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Schedule | overtime, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Refrigeration Operator Class B, 3rd Class Operating Engineer, TSSA |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Sofina Foods Inc
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Markham |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 56 |
Skilled Trades: Refrigeration Operator B (3rd Class) Operating Engineer
Are you a skilled Refrigeration Mechanic who thrives on keeping critical systems in perfect sync? We need a technical expert to become the operational backbone of our plant, someone who doesn’t just fix systems, but owns them.
This is a hands-on, essential role where you’ll ensure the reliability and safety of our ammonia refrigeration, boilers, and air compressors. If you’re a licensed pro with a keen eye for detail and a passion for precision engineering, we want you on our team. We’re offering $40/hour plus a night shift premium, Saturday 1.5 Overtime, Sunday 2 times overtime
Step into a position where your skills are valued, your impact is immediate, and your growth is supported.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for refrigeration system in the plant (operation and maintenance) as well as boilers and air compressors.
- Performs and records water tests on boilers and Cooling towers. Adjusts chemicals as required.
- Performs and records bi hourly rounds on engine and mechanical rooms. Informs management of any concerns
- Twice daily rounds of refrigerated areas in plant and records temperatures adjusting systems if required.
- Participate in PM program making minor repairs to Utilities equipment to maintain TSSA regulations.
- Must maintain GMP and QA standards.
- Assist with Plant sanitation team as needed.
- Responsible for LFS systems after hours and responds to calls, floods and temperature concerns.
- Must be available for OT if required.
- Must carry duty phone and radio answering to plant concerns.
- Additional duties may be assigned by the Chief Engineer or designate.
Requirements:
- Must have a valid Refrigeration Operator Class B or 3rd Class Operating Engineer certificate
- Experience with ammonia compressors and refrigeration equipment required.
- Willingness and ability to work across all shifts when necessary.
- Willingness and ability to work extended hours when necessary.
- Strong knowledge and experience maintaining and troubleshooting refrigeration equipment.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical would be an asset.
- Experience with coil tube boilers required.
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language.
Working Conditions: Plant environment
This is currently a vacant position
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