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Mold Room Technician

Macon, GA ยท On-site

$24.48 - $30.61/hr

Mold Room Technician| Hiring Immediately | Macon, Georgia Compensation: * Competitive starting pay ... Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise ...

DE ยท On-site

Use the Cold Jet tool cleaning system when applicable * Support production departments in repairing ... Works according to priorities set by the Maintenance Manager and/or tool room lead * Complies with ...

Technician - Tooling Room

Greer, SC ยท On-site

$22 - $39.99/hr

Technician - Tooling Room FLSA: Non-Exempt Location: Greer, SC Reports to: Sr. Process Engineer (SC ... Work environment is in a warehouse and temperatures inside vary between hot or cold based on the ...

Technician - Tooling Room

Greer, SC ยท On-site

$22 - $39.99/hr

Technician - Tooling Room FLSA: Non-Exempt Location: Greer, SC Reports to: Sr. Process Engineer (SC ... Work environment is in a warehouse and temperatures inside vary between hot or cold based on the ...

Mold Room Technician

Macon, GA ยท On-site

$24.48 - $30.61/hr

Mold Room Technician| Hiring Immediately | Macon, Georgia Compensation: * Competitive starting pay ... Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise ...

Mold Room Technician

Macon, GA ยท On-site

$24.48 - $30.61/hr

Mold Room Technician| Hiring Immediately | Macon, Georgia Compensation: * Competitive starting pay ... Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise ...

Mold Room Technician

Macon, GA ยท On-site

$24.48 - $30.61/hr

Mold Room Technician| Hiring Immediately | Macon, Georgia Compensation: * Competitive starting pay ... Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise ...

Work unsupervised in the parts room. * Issue parts and other related items to production and ... Occasionally required to work in extreme environmental conditions (hot, cold, humid) * Ability to ...

Work unsupervised in the parts room. * Issue parts and other related items to production and ... Occasionally required to work in extreme environmental conditions (hot, cold, humid) * Ability to ...

Manufacturing Technician

Frederick, MD ยท On-site

$25 - $29/hr

Manufacturing Technician Frederick, MD 6 Months (possible extension) Shifts to start : Monday ... Cold Room and Freezer material movements Freeze/Thaw manufacturing activities Material Handler ...

... cold room equipment freezers water coolers dehumidifiers air conditioning units and systems and related equipment and current Universal Technician Certification.

IT Technician Essential Functions: Install and/or replace new personal computers Set up Peco ... and/or a cold room temperature environment. Standing/walking 100% of the workday, as well as ...

Use the Cold Jet tool cleaning system when applicable * Support production departments in repairing, adjusting and maintaining all forms of equipment * Clear all waste and cleaning products when ...

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How much do cold room technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for cold room technician in the United States is $22.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $26.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cold room technician?

Cold Room Technicians are skilled professionals responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing cold storage systems such as walk-in freezers, refrigerated rooms, and other temperature-controlled environments. They ensure that these systems operate efficiently and safely by performing regular inspections, troubleshooting issues, and replacing faulty components when necessary. Their work is essential in industries like food processing, pharmaceuticals, and logistics, where precise temperature control is critical to product quality and safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cold room technician?

To thrive as a Cold Room Technician, you need a solid understanding of refrigeration systems, electrical troubleshooting, and HVAC fundamentals, often supported by vocational training or relevant certification. Familiarity with tools such as manifold gauges, refrigerant recovery machines, and maintenance management software is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help technicians excel in diagnosing issues and working with clients or teams. These competencies are crucial for maintaining equipment reliability, ensuring safety, and minimizing costly downtime in temperature-controlled environments.

What are some common challenges faced by cold room technicians, and how can they be addressed on the job?

Cold Room Technicians often encounter challenges such as identifying the root cause of temperature fluctuations, dealing with equipment malfunctions, and working in low-temperature environments for extended periods. To address these issues, technicians rely on strong troubleshooting skills, regular preventive maintenance routines, and adherence to safety protocols to protect themselves from cold stress. Collaboration with facilities managers and other maintenance staff is also crucial for quick resolution of complex problems and ensuring uninterrupted operation of cold storage systems.

What is the difference between Cold Room Technician vs Refrigeration Technician?

AspectCold Room TechnicianRefrigeration Technician
CredentialsCertifications in refrigeration and cold storage systemsCertifications in refrigeration and HVAC systems
Work EnvironmentCold storage facilities, warehouses, food processing plantsHVAC units, commercial and industrial refrigeration systems
Industry UsageFood industry, pharmaceuticals, cold storageHVAC, refrigeration, and cooling systems across industries

Both roles require refrigeration-related certifications and involve working with cooling systems. Cold Room Technicians focus specifically on cold storage environments, ensuring proper temperature control in warehouses and food facilities. Refrigeration Technicians have a broader scope, working on various refrigeration and HVAC systems in different settings. While overlapping in skills and certifications, their primary work environments and specific system focus differ.

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Infographic showing various Cold Room Technician job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,159 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Tool Room Technician

York, SC โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

This job post hasย expired 1 day ago.ย Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

We are looking for a contract Tool Room Technician to provide oversight for Tool Room.

You will work onsite in York, South Carolina.

You will report to the site Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Inventory, order, restock and distribute tools, equipment or chemical inventory
  • Test equipment, operate motorize pallet jack, operate forklift (standing or seated style)
  • Computer entry to Print SDS labels
  • Support Westinghouse and Duke Energy programs, policies, procedures, strategic plans, and specific goals.
  • Serve as the on-site technical and administrative subject matter expert for their area of expertise for their group.
  • Perform pre-job briefs at the start of the shifts and scheduled work activities. Perform shift turnover duties with assigned personnel.
  • Perform and ensure their group performs TAM/2-minute drills in the field prior to performance of work activities.
  • Understand and promote a Safety Conscious Work Environment.
  • Perform daily leadership and direction to assigned personnel in a positive coaching and mentoring role.
  • Provide feedback to personnel through continuous field observations and pre-job briefs. Document performance of observations, both positive and negative. (Outage)
  • Perform Annual and Quarterly Chemical Inspections and document to completion through work order
  • Perform monthly housekeeping inspections and document to completion
  • Perform annual and pre- outage fall protection Inspections and remove any damaged from service and document to completion through work order
  • Perform daily walkdowns of tool rooms/storage areas for housekeeping and safety concerns
  • Bump/Calibrate 4 gas monitors for general use and security use
  • Bump/Calibrate sulfur dioxide monitors for general and Chemistry use
  • Bump/Calibrate hydrogen monitors
  • Bump/Calibrate ammonia monitors
  • Send hydrazine monitors for offsite calibration/repair - must have always at least 2 on site
  • Order calibration gas for all types of monitors or when expire
  • Perform annual rigging storage area inspections and document to completion through work order.
  • Perform inspections on all rigging and fall protection before placing back into inventory.
  • Perform daily forklift inspections prior to use
  • Perform daily motorized pallet jack inspections before use
  • Move material as needed by stand-up forklift, motorized pallet jack or standard pallet jack.
  • Perform quarterly continuity test and inspections on electrically powered tools per the color code chart and document to completion through work order.
  • Set up/ tear down tables in service railroad bay for events
  • Stock cups, lids, and straws for service building railroad bay water/ ice machine
  • Issue and stock WBGT Heat stress meters and ensure to not exceed shelf life
  • Stock and maintain electrical worker first aid kits and reorder items as they expire
  • Help maintain stock for the hot tool room
  • Stock all consumables, PPE, hand tools and power tools for issue from the cabinets and shelves
  • Ensure all high-risk tools are labeled with the appropriate sticker
  • Maintain all silica tools and equipment for issue
  • Remove any wood pallets weekly from supplies coming in for inventory
  • Create work requests for any damaged tools to be repaired if repairable
  • Enter tools into inventory through Indysoft Tool tracking program in the absence
  • Maintain after hours / weekend tool issue logs for hot and cold side
  • Sign exit paperwork for all Out-Processing individuals
  • Support outage work 24/7 coverage
  • Support emergent work- weekends & nights by a weekly on call/ duty list (Monday - Sunday)
  • Perform field observations in the Observation System weekly (Outage).
  • Model expected personnel behaviors and technical skill; set the expectation and standards for assigned personnel and hold assigned

Qualifications:

  • High school Diploma, GED or equivalent
  • You must be 18 years of age.
  • Forklift qualification will be required after hire.
  • Training requirements for unescorted access to the nuclear facility to include Radiation Worker Training (RWT)
  • You will lift 50 lbs. (heavy lifting required from time to time.
  • Understand and follow oral and written communications, technical requirements, procedures, and directives associated with working at a nuclear power plant in English.
  • *Codeman access, Indysoft access as standard user, E-TRAC access for SDS labels, Non- Radiological Sentinel access

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

  • Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $19/hour to $23/hour.

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WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com

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