Insulation Technician – Entry Level!!

Job Overview

Do you want to work for a company where you can build a strong career, never be bored, never stand in one place, while learning something new and interesting?

Zero Zone is looking for candidates who enjoy working with their hands, have a strong mechanical aptitude and desire a great job experience at a custom shop with plenty of opportunities.

Hiring for FIRST Shift production. Our normal hours are Monday - Thursday 6:00 am to 3:30 pm and Friday 6:00 am to 10:00 am.

Who Are We?

Have you ever gone into a grocery store or convenience store for things like milk, bagged salads, or frozen pizza? The coolers and freezers you find those and other food products in are what we do!! Zero Zone is a manufacturer of reach-in and open refrigerated and frozen food display cases as well as the refrigeration systems that work behind the scenes to cool the cases, keeping the food fresh! We also make powerful industrial refrigeration systems for food warehousing, pharmaceuticals, and even ice rinks!

Our company is structured across 2 divisions – the Display Case Division, located in North Prairie, WI, Waukesha, WI, and Mukwonago, WI and the Refrigeration Systems Division, located in Ramsey, MN and Dyersville, IA.

What Are We Like?

At Zero Zone, you will be a valued member of the Zero Zone team, able to take ownership of your own career path. We believe in hard work, teamwork, collaboration, and respect, and we have grown through dedication to our Purpose: “Preserving customer valuables through refrigeration.” For over 60 years, we have been a leader in refrigeration, and our people are well known for exceptional customer service. We also believe we are the COOLEST coworkers (pun intended)! This is an opportunity for you to make a difference in the refrigeration industry with one of the top leading manufacturers in the country! Come grow with us!!

What Can We Offer You?

Vacation and Personal Hours (after only 30 days!)
Competitive Wages
Comprehensive Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, HSA/FSA, EAP)
401k and Profit Sharing
10 Paid Holidays
Flexible Schedules
Casual Dress Code
Wellness Programs and Incentives
Steel Toe Reimbursement
Employee Engagement Programs
One-time Home Computer Reimbursement
And more!

What Will You Do?

Under the direction of the Area Lead, an Insulation Technician assembles high quality refrigeration systems utilizing engineered drawings, customer specific documentation and installation of refrigeration components. The following are the essential duties and responsibilities you can expect to do:

Determines required neoprene insulation type, thickness and diameter per project documentation.
Configures, measures and cuts neoprene insulation to various lengths while utilizing various adhesive materials/methods
Assist in analyzing and resolving work problems related to product design layout
Work in unison with other departments to meet organizational goals
Assist in training additional team members
Responsible for maintaining insulation stocking levels
Maintain a positive work environment and reinforce the team approach with co-workers
Interact professionally with all departments, vendors, and customers for the betterment of Zero Zone

What Are We Looking For?

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required of you for this position:

- Minimum of high school diploma or GED is required.
- Prompt and regular attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Comfortable using hand/power tools and willing learn and take directions.
- Willingness to learn. On the job training provided.
- Previous manufacturing experience as well as refrigeration system component knowledge, is helpful.
- Experience with hand tools, reading documentation (blueprints, written instructions/procedures), and measuring tools is required.
- Additional attributes needed are detail and quality oriented, dependable, and self-motivated, which could lead to cross training and growth opportunities.
- Employee must regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, lift, climb or balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 45 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, close vision, peripheral vision, & depth perception.