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Spot & Tango

Industrial Refrigeration Technician

Allentown, PA · On-site

$24.75 - $33.75/hr

This role is responsible for supporting and maintaining large-scale industrial refrigeration and freeze drying systems critical to food manufacturing operations. Unlike traditional commercial HVAC ...

TOFFLON USA LLC

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Field Service Engineer

Springfield, NJ · Remote

$80K - $100K/yr

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in freeze- drying/lyophilization systems, injectable production equipment, chemical API processing, bioengineering systems, and pharmaceutical ...

TOFFLON USA LLC

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Field Service Engineer

Springfield, NJ · Remote

$80K - $100K/yr

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in freeze- drying/lyophilization systems, injectable production equipment, chemical API processing, bioengineering systems, and pharmaceutical ...

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Freeze Dryer Production Technician

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

This hands-on role supports the production of freeze-drying equipment by assembling mechanical and electrical components, wiring, testing, troubleshooting production issues, preparing parts and ...

Freseniusglobal

Sr Project Engineer

Melrose Park, IL

$96K - $126K/yr

Lyophilization (Freeze-drying) d. Spray-freeze-drying e. Steam sterilization f. Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) sterilization 5)Project leader, including formulating URSs and following up their ...

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ProForm

Freeze Dryer Production Technician

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

This hands-on role supports the production of freeze-drying equipment by assembling mechanical and electrical components, wiring, testing, troubleshooting production issues, preparing parts and ...

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

Sr Project Engineer

Melrose Park, IL · On-site

$96K - $125K/yr

Lyophilization (Freeze-drying) d. Spray-freeze-drying e. Steam sterilization f. Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) sterilization 5)Project leader, including formulating URSs and following up their ...

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North Freeze Dry LLC

QA Associate

Little Falls, MN · On-site

$21 - $24/hr

The Company's freeze-drying facility in Little Falls, MN is one of the industry's largest and most fully integrated freeze-drying co-manufacturing facilities. North Freeze Dry, LLC is a joint venture ...

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As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for freeze drying in the United States is $18.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel in Freeze Drying, you need a solid understanding of freeze drying processes, equipment operation, and basic scientific principles, often supported by experience in food, pharmaceutical, or biotech manufacturing. Familiarity with laboratory instruments, lyophilizers, process monitoring software, and adherence to safety and GMP standards is important. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication are vital soft skills for maintaining product quality and ensuring smooth operations. These skills directly impact production efficiency, regulatory compliance, and the consistency of freeze-dried products.

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A Freeze Drying job involves operating and overseeing the freeze-drying process, which removes moisture from products like food, pharmaceuticals, and biological materials to preserve them. Workers monitor vacuum and temperature settings, ensure product quality, and maintain freeze-drying equipment. This role is essential in industries that require long-term product stability without refrigeration.

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In a Freeze Drying position, your day-to-day tasks typically involve preparing and loading materials into freeze dryers, monitoring cycles, adjusting parameters, and recording data to ensure product quality. You may also perform equipment cleaning, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting when technical issues arise. Collaboration with quality control, production, and engineering teams is common to ensure all processes meet regulatory and company standards. Staying organized and attentive to detail is key, as even small deviations can affect the final product.

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Industrial Refrigeration Technician

Industrial Refrigeration Technician

Spot & Tango

Allentown, PA • On-site

$24.75 - $33.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Who We Are
Spot & Tango is an innovative pet health & wellness brand that delivers personalized meal plans on a subscription basis. Our recipes are developed by leading animal nutritionists, and are made with only real, human-grade ingredients... and nothing artificial! We have lofty goals (to make every dog in the country healthier, and every pet parent happier!) and we are looking for the right people to help us get there. This is an exciting opportunity to join a VC-backed, high-growth, e-commerce startup and have an outsized impact in an extremely fast-paced environment. Plus, you get to think about dogs all day!
Who You Are
We are looking for a highly skilled Industrial Refrigeration Technician to join our state-of-the-art freeze-drying facility in Allentown, PA. This role is responsible for supporting and maintaining large-scale industrial refrigeration and freeze drying systems critical to food manufacturing operations. Unlike traditional commercial HVAC positions, this role focuses on mission-critical industrial refrigeration infrastructure operating continuously in a 24/7 production environment.
The Industrial Refrigeration Technician will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex refrigeration systems utilizing ammonia and HFC refrigerants such as R-507, including compressors, refrigeration racks, condensers, evaporators, controls, utilities, and associated process equipment. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, a deep understanding of industrial refrigeration systems, and the ability to respond quickly and effectively in a high-demand manufacturing environment where uptime, reliability, and food safety are essential.
Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for reporting and following up on any observation that may impact team member safety and/or product Quality and Food Safety
  • Analyze conditions, troubleshoot failures, repair, and perform preventive/predictive maintenance on industrial refrigeration systems including ammonia and HFC (R-507) systems, refrigeration racks, compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, valves, controls, and associated utilities
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting and maintenance on large-scale industrial refrigeration and freeze drying systems supporting continuous food manufacturing operations
  • Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and refrigeration control systems to minimize downtime and maintain operational reliability
  • Monitor and optimize refrigeration system performance, efficiency, and reliability
  • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production and utility equipment to minimize downtime
  • Ensure all work-orders are complete and accurate, including planned and unplanned assignments, and provide feedback to operators as required
  • Complete and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to refrigeration system reliability, energy efficiency, and equipment performance
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:
Must Have
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 5+ years of industrial refrigeration experience in food manufacturing, cold storage, process refrigeration, freeze drying, or heavy industrial environments
  • Refrigeration journeyman skilled craft training/apprenticeship certificate or commensurate combination of technical education and experience
  • Strong hands-on experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration systems and HFC refrigerants including R-507
  • Advanced troubleshooting knowledge of industrial rack refrigeration systems and refrigeration controls
  • Experience working with compressors, VFDs, evaporative condensers, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and industrial process refrigeration equipment
  • Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics, P&IDs, refrigeration diagrams, and refrigeration/electrical meters
  • US EPA Universal certification
  • Basic knowledge of instrumentation, PLCs, and industrial control logic systems
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
  • Demonstrated competency in computer and PC software
  • Ability to work independently in a high-demand industrial manufacturing environment

Nice to Have
  • RETA certification and/or state accredited refrigeration license
  • Experience with ammonia refrigeration safety programs and PSM-regulated systems
  • A.A./A.S. technical discipline
  • Food manufacturing experience
  • Experience supporting freeze drying operations or industrial process refrigeration systems
  • Working knowledge of HACCP and GMPs
  • Good theoretical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits (AC/DC, single/polyphase, low/high voltage) and all related equipment both power and logic
  • Experience with CMMS systems and predictive maintenance technologies

Physical Requirements
  • Physical Demands: lifting/lowering up to 50 pounds, reaching, standing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, working in high elevations (above 6 feet)
  • Ability to work with allergens that might be present in food environment
  • Ability to work in hot/cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
  • Able to wear safety PPE (Hard hat, body harness, face shield)
  • Able to adhere to GMP requirements (hair/beard nets, uniforms, hygiene)

Spot & Tango is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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