Ammonia Refrigeration Tech - Nights

Job Description

$7,500 Hiring Bonus!

Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and complete daily tasks of a large plant ammonia refrigeration, boiler, water, and air systems.

• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and complete daily tasks of a large plant ammonia system including routine inspections, valve rebuilding, daily water treatment, valve replacement, and overhauls on equipment such as compressors, condensers, evaporators, chillers, freezing tunnels, ice‑cream freezers, and other associated equipment. Also perform equipment‑specific and large system pump‑downs.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and complete daily tasks of a large plant high‑pressure steam system including routine inspections, valve rebuilding, daily water treatment, valve replacement, overhauls on boilers, DA tanks, steam traps, condensate tanks, pumps, and other associated equipment. Also perform equipment‑specific and large system pump‑downs.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and complete daily tasks of a large plant compressed air system including routine inspections, valve rebuilding, daily water treatment, valve replacement, overhauls on compressors, air supply tanks, air dryers, and other associated equipment. Also perform equipment‑specific and large system pump‑downs.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and complete daily tasks of a large plant water system including routine inspections, valve rebuilding, valve replacement, overhauls on softeners, charcoal filters, RO machines, and other associated equipment. Also perform equipment‑specific and large system pump‑downs.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and complete preventive maintenance on a large plant fire suppression system following all applicable codes.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and complete preventive maintenance on hydraulic elevators following all applicable codes.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and complete preventive maintenance on liquid nitrogen cooling system.

Starting hourly rate of $36.01 for Tech 1, progressing to $41.72/hr at Tech 5. Night shift receives an additional $1.50/hr.

Approximate shift start time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Normal shift length: 10–12 hours.

• One year of WDI ice‑cream plant refrigeration experience (previous relevant experience preferred).
• Ability to work safely and follow standard operating procedures, Mechanical Integrity, and PSM programs.
• Basic knowledge of 3‑phase, 480 V electrical components.
• Basic knowledge of electrical components such as solenoids, motors, circuit boards, and PLCs.

If you meet these requirements and are interested, please complete an online application at .

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis.

Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice‑cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods.

Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice‑cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures its signature brands Blue Bunny®, lower‑calorie Halo Top®, the iconic Bomb Pop®, and Blue Ribbon Classics®.

Wells employs nearly 4,000 employees across the country. The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, a city known as the “Ice Cream Capital of the World.” Wells operates two manufacturing plants in Le Mars, one in Dunkirk, New York, and one in Henderson, Nevada. Learn more at

At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health and financial wellness, including paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.