About Us
Setpoint Refrigeration is proudly a family-owned and operated company, serving Manitoba’s transport and logistics industry since 2000. We specialize in the inspection, maintenance, repair, and installation of both refrigerated units and transport heaters, helping fleets stay temperature-controlled year-round—from freezing prairie winters to peak summer heat.
With over two decades of hands-on experience, we’ve built a reputation for honest, professional, and dependable service. As demand for reliable cold-chain and temperature-sensitive transport continues to rise, we’re committed to providing our customers with safe, efficient, and well-maintained fleets they can count on.
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Why Setpoint?
At Setpoint, we offer exclusive hands-on training in transport refrigeration—a niche skill you won’t find in any college or Red Seal program. Our technicians work with the most common transport refrigeration and heater units used across the industry, and receive paid, manufacturer-certified training that’s not available to the public.
Whether you're a mechanic looking to specialize, or someone with a strong mechanical aptitude who’s eager to learn, this is your chance to build a career in a trade that’s always in demand, but rarely taught.
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What Makes Us Different from HVAC or Trailer Shops
We don’t just fix things. We specialize in something schools don’t teach—transport refrigeration.
Here’s how we stand out:
❌ Not Traditional HVAC
- No rooftop units or building systems.
- No trade school or Red Seal path required.
- You won’t be one of hundreds of grads competing for the same HVAC jobs.
❌ Not Your Typical Trailer Shop
- We don’t perform trailer overhauls, fix brakes, or rebuild suspensions.
- Our work goes beyond mechanical—it involves diesel, electrical, and refrigeration systems all in one.
✅ What We Do Offer
- Hands-on training and experience with the most widely used refrigerated transport and heater systems in the industry.
- Brand-certified training programs you can’t get in school or online.
- A clear path to become a specialist in a niche field that’s always in demand.
- Work on real fleets, mobile service trucks, and high-tech equipment.
This is not an apprenticeship—but it’s a real trade path with skills that make you hard to replace and easy to promote.
No tuition. No competition. Just real skills.
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Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Position available immediately; start date flexible upon hiring
Hours per week: 40 hours per week
After-Hours & On-Call Rotation: Will be required to work after-hours/weekends during on-call rotation after adequate training is provided
Wages/Salary Information: Competitive hourly wage based on experience
Job Description:
- Assemble, install, and integrate refrigeration and heating components, including motors, compressors, and control systems, ensuring equipment meets operational and safety standards
- Interpret and follow wiring diagrams to accurately install, configure, and calibrate electronic and mechanical controls for reefer and heater units
- Recharge refrigeration systems with appropriate refrigerants, perform system diagnostics, and conduct scheduled maintenance to ensure peak performance and compliance with environmental regulations
- Diagnose, service, and repair diesel engines and associated components that power transport refrigeration units, addressing mechanical or electrical faults with precision
- Overhaul, repair, and replace system components, including compressors, evaporators, condensers, and fans, to restore and optimize full system functionality
- Communicate effectively with drivers, dispatchers, and internal teams to assess issues, understand service needs, and deliver timely, customer-focused repairs
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-conscious work environment, ensuring compliance with company protocols and health and safety standards at all times
Employee Perks & Benefits
✅ Wage growth based on demonstrated skills and experience - not just time on the job. Raises are performance-based, and may be offered earlier than a year after hiring.
✅ Comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- Life & Dependent Life Insurance,
- Disability and AD&D,
- Vision care,
- Dental care,
- Extended health coverage,
- Employee and family assistance program (EFAP),
- Virtual care, etc.
✅ Safety Boot Allowance
✅ Overtime and on-call pay premiums
✅ Paid vacation
✅ Career Advancement Opportunities & Employer-Paid Training
✅ On-site parking
✅ Opportunity to work in a small, family-owned and -managed business
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
- Strong Mechanical, HVAC or Refrigerant systems background and/or experience is preferred.
- Interest and/or desire to learn and work with transport refrigeration and heater units is preferred.
- Knowledge and/or experience working with refrigerated transport (reefer/heater) units is an asset; employer will provide training.
- Manitoba Class 5 (or higher) Driver’s License and a clean driving record is required.
- MOPIA certification is required (employer-paid training will be provided upon hiring).
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Strong multitasker and ability to work independently or with a team
- Ability to lift and carry heavy tools, parts, and equipment (up to 50 lbs)
- Comfortable working on top of and underneath transport units
- Ability to work from ladders and in confined or elevated spaces
- Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions
Application Instructions:
To be considered for this position, please ensure your resume is tailored to highlight your relevant experience and qualifications as they pertain to the job posting. Additionally, include a cover letter that directly addresses how your skills and background align with the requirements and responsibilities of this role.
We thank you for your interest in our job posting - only qualified candidates will be contacted for an in-person interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $22.00-$35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
