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Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Mechanic Apprentice
Posted on February 21, 2025
by VEP Mechanical Ltd
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Sector:
Automotive & Mechanical
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 201
Duration: 1 calendar days (1 business days)
Last Updated: 1 day ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/nova-scotia/dartmouth/942453858/refrigeration-and-air-conditioning-mechanic-apprentice/
Job Description
Tasks
- Measure and lay out reference points for installation
- Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components
- Coach and instruct apprentices
- Measure, cut and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment
- Provide customer service
- Start up system and test for leaks using testing devices
- Perform maintenance such as, recharging system with refrigerant, checking and testing regulators or calibrating system
- Interpret gas codes
- Handle, recover and store refrigerants
- Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems
- Supervise other workers
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Measure and mark sheet metal according to template
- Instruct apprentices
- Inspect products to ensure quality and conformity to specification
- Grind and buff seams, joints and rough surfaces
- Cut materials using power tools or by hand
- Fit and join sheet metal parts
- Install sheet metal products according to specifications and building codes
Experience and specialization
Type of service and repair
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
Specialization or experience
- Custom sheet metal items
- Air volume (VAC)
- Dust and fume collection system
- Humidifier system
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade Certification
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Red Seal Certificate
- Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Apprenticeship training
- Pre-apprenticeship training
- Level one apprenticeship training
- Level two apprenticeship training
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program