Career Outlook for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders

Also known as:  Ammonia Refrigeration Worker, Chiller Operator, Chiller Tender, Freezer Operator, Refrigerating Machine Operator, Refrigeration Operator
The overall job outlook for Cooling or Freezing Equipment Operator careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly decreased by 1.48 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of -0.25 percent per year. Demand for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders is expected to go up, with an expected 980 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 1.37 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in the following states
Mississippi 750
California 500
Arkansas 430
Texas 420
Arizona 350
North Carolina 330
Iowa 320
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders
Louisiana 30
Alaska 40
Montana 50
New Mexico 60
Tennessee 70
South Carolina 70
Kentucky 100