Profworkers Austria
Profworkers Austria

REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN

8181 St. Ruprecht an der Raab, Quellenstrasse
Job Description

QUALIFICATION:

Education:
3 years at technical schools or 5 years at higher technical institutions in "Mechanical Engineering", "Mechatronics", "Building Technology", "Electrical Engineering" or "Electronics"

Mechanical Engineering – Key curriculum topics:
Design / Project Management / Mechanics / Machine Elements / Manufacturing & Production Technology / Electrical Engineering / Automation Technology

Building Technology – Key curriculum topics:
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) / Refrigeration / Plumbing / Energy & Project Management / Electrical, Control & Automation Engineering

Further knowledge:
Robotics / Smart Engineering / CAD (Computer-aided Design) Technology / CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Technology / Welding Technology / Software Development (school-dependent)


Practical experience:
School-owned workshops and laboratories as well as through multi-week mandatory internships in companies

Educational option:
1 – Refrigeration Technician -> Apprenticeship

Completed vocational training as Refrigeration Technician / Mechatronics Technician – Refrigeration Technology / Plant Mechanic / Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technician (HVAC) or comparable qualification


ACTIVITIES:
* New construction, conversion, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems
* Technical troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and optimization of refrigeration systems
* Installation of control cabinets, evaporation/cooling circuits, ventilation components, and insulation
* Performing functional tests, measurements (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow rate), and acceptance protocols
* Setting up, adjusting, and calibrating components according to specifications
* Creation of documentation, test reports, and service reports
* Collaboration with assembly, product support, and quality assurance teams
* Adherence to safety, environmental, and occupational health and safety regulations


OUR OFFER:
* Permanent full-time position
* Attractive salary & additional benefits
* Intensive onboarding and further training & development opportunities
* Collegiate work environment & team support
* Modern tool & measuring equipment, testing systems
* Flexible working hours and a good work-life balance
* Company benefits (health activity program, employee events, travel allowance)

Employment Status
Full Time
Candidate Type
Expat
Skills
A - Sound knowledge of refrigeration/air conditioning systems & refrigerant circuits B - Sound knowledge of control technology (PLC) & measurement/testing technology C - Experience with refrigeration/airconditioning units & refrigerants (R-404A, R-448A, R-1234yf) D - Experience with heat pumps is an advantage E - Basic knowledge of electrical engineering and electrical/electronic systems F - Work organization, analytical thinking, independent and solution-oriented work style G - Teamwork skills, customer focus, and service orientation H - Class B driver's license - willingness to travel for work assignments and regional trips I - Very good German skills; good English skills are a plus
Job Location

Germany, Hamburg

Vacancy

1

Salary

€5,000.00 - €7,000.00 negotiable

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2025