# Ammonia/Refrigeration APPRENTICE at Conagra Brands

- Company: [Conagra Brands](https://www.conagrabrands.com)
- Location: Troy, OH
- Type: Full-time · Entry
- Posted: 2026-10-19
- Apply: https://conagrabrands.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers_us/job/Troy-Ohio/Ammonia-Refrigeration-APPRENTICE_Req-040831-1
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/ammonia-refrigeration-apprentice-cff6e0f7

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Repair and maintain ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, and boiler systems.
- Perform daily equipment inspections and complete required regulatory documentation.
- Troubleshoot machinery and manage parts requisitions.
- Assist the facilities team and lead refrigeration tasks.

What they're looking for:

- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years of refrigeration or industrial maintenance experience.
- HVAC certification and respirator training.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and travel for training.

Pay and perks:

- Starting pay of $35.00 per hour.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) eligibility and stock purchase plan.
- Paid time off and career development.

## Posting

Shift: 4: 30 AM-4:00 PM

Hourly Rate: $35.00 an hour

### Essential Job Functions:

- Reports to the Plant Facilities Manager.
- Work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime, hours are 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 a.m or 4:30am - 4pm, schedule of 2/3, 3/2, 2/3.
- Pay rate based on program progression - Starting at $35.
- Work with facilities team when help is needed.
- Regular attendance to ensure production requirements are met.
- Read blueprints, drawings, and plans.
- Knowledge of Planned Maintenance
- Complete work/purchase order requests.
- Responsible moving up to 50 lbs.

### Job Responsibilities:

- Troubleshoot and repair heating, ventilation, air, and refrigeration equipment involving ammonia or other refrigerants following safety standards.
- Perform daily checks on all refrigeration systems/equipment.
- Lead the refrigeration team to accomplish tasks or resolve issues.
- Replace and repair boilers, ammonia system, coolers, compressors, and HVAC systems.
- Perform scheduled maintenance on evaporators and condensers.
- Change and clean filters promptly.
- Monitor, clean, and repair plant systems (e.g., condensers, traps, and filtrations).
- Requisition parts and supplies.
- Inspect and clean work areas using proper tools according to procedure.
- Complete required paperwork promptly.
- Repair, support, replace and modify machinery, wiring, piping.
- Maintain and complete all required documentation following OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements (e.g., logs, records, and checklist).
- Complete other tasks as assigned.
- Willing to travel to trainings as required.

### Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

- Advanced troubleshooting skills.
- Must have HVAC certifications
- Knowledge of Plant safety, GMP's.
- Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- LOTO/PIT/confined space certified.
- Be respirator trained.
- HAZMAT trained & a member of the HAZMAT team.
- Knowledge of IIAR.RETA and PSM Guidelines

### Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience preferred: Minimum 2 years of refrigeration maintenance or related experience. Commercial HVAC and Industrial experience preferred.

Anticipated Close Date: October 26, 2026

Location: Troy, Ohio

### Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

- Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
- Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
- Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
- Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities

### Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

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