Occupation Profile for Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating systems.

Employment is projected to grow as fast as the average.
Job prospects are expected to be excellent.
Employers prefer to hire those who have completed technical school training or a formal apprenticeship.

Core — Braze or solder parts to repair defective joints and leaks.
Core — Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments.
Core — Test lines, components, and connections for leaks.
Core — Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts, and reassemble repaired systems.
Core — Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.