Refrigeration Mechanic Summer 2026 Internship

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TPS_1087 This is a paid internship. Hours are Monday

• Friday from 6:00am
• 2:30pm. TPS offers a clean and climate controlled production area
• it's warm in the winter and cool in the summer!

If you are looking for a great internship opportunity you've come to the right place! We are currently hiring and seeking talented individuals to join our growing team! If you aren't familiar with us, TPS is located in New Columbia, PA, and is a leader in thermal processing products and test solutions. We design and manufacture industrial and laboratory ovens and furnaces, and environmental temperature cycling and stability test chambers. Our product brands include Blue M, Gruenberg, Tenney and Lunaire. TPS provides equipment to a broad range of customers in different industries, such as, defense, aerospace, electronics, biotech, medical, pharmaceutical, lab animal science, energy, transportation, communications, commercial heat treating, die casting, agriculture, and materials processing. Visit our website for more information: https://www.tpsovens.com

EOE AA M/F/H/V

Summary:

Assists with building, installing, and troubleshooting industrial refrigeration systems by performing the following duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Lays out reference points for installation of structural and functional components; drills holes and installs mounting brackets and hangers to properly secure plumbing and components. Ability to read and utilize drawings to build refrigeration systems according to plan and function. Lifts or hoists components into proper position and mechanically fastens with appropriate method. Ability to solder and braze copper-to-copper connections or dissimilar metals using 3%, 15%, or 56% solder. MIG and TIG welding skills sufficient to add structural components and/or tack components to structures. Ability to distinguish between different types of metal tubing and fittings. Ability to use hand tools such as tubing /pipe benders, deburring tools, pneumatic and electric drills, pipe cutters, saws, etc. Cuts, threads, and connects pipe to functional components of system to interconnect fluid and refrigeration systems. Reads gauges and instruments, adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to leak check, evacuate, and charge systems with refrigerant. Troubleshoots/dismantles malfunctioning systems and tests components, replaces/adjusts defective or worn parts. Insulates refrigeration, fluid or other plumbing systems. Assembles, tests, and installs humidification systems as required In addition to refrigeration work, this position is also responsible for cross-training in mechanical assembly and learning to build our equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or

Experience:

Currently enrolled in a HVAC or refrigeration program at a Vocational Technical school or accredited college or technical school.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to accurately read a tape measure.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Type2 or Universal refrigeration certification desirable or a willingness to obtain.

Computer Skills:

Basic computer skills are desirable.

Other Qualifications:

Must be able to perform basic blueprint reading. Familiarity with basic hand tools such as hand drills, wrenches, sockets screwdrivers. Must be willing work overtime on an as-needed basis to maintain production deadlines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Apply to this Job Sign up for Job Alerts By clicking Create Alert, you agree to the Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy. Create Alert Latest Jobs

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