HVAC Prototype Build Technician - Product Development

ZipRecruiter; York; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cooling solutions innovator is seeking an HVAC Prototype Build Technician for their York location. You will assemble and troubleshoot prototypes while working closely with Engineering. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, possess problem-solving skills, and have a technical school certificate or equivalent experience. The role offers a competitive salary, a 4-day work week, and various benefits including health plans and PTO.

Benefits

Competitive salary

4-day work week

Low-cost health plans

401k with match

Paid life insurance

Holidays

PTO

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• 3+ years related experience preferred.
• Ability to read calipers/tape measures.
• Adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and troubleshoot prototypes.
• Collaborate with Engineering to meet customer requirements.
• Optimize assembly sequences for future production.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities in manufacturing

Detail-oriented and committed to quality

Hands-on fabrication and troubleshooting skills

Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school certificate

Tools

Mechanical tools (saws, drills, power tools)

Job description

Job Description: HVAC Prototype Build Technician – Product Development

Are you looking for a company where you can be an integral part of a talented, motivated, and successful team? Do you enjoy working for a company that puts innovations into action? ACT is seeking team members passionate about creativity, innovation, and impactful work.

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) develops and manufactures advanced cooling solutions for aerospace, military, commercial, and government markets. Our products include heat pipes, pumped liquid cooling, and thermal storage devices, used in cutting-edge technologies where existing solutions are insufficient.

Due to rapid growth, we have an immediate opening for a full-time Prototype Build Technician in York to support design, machining, assembly, and testing of engineering projects. We offer a competitive salary, a 4-day work week (Monday-Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), overtime potential, and benefits including low-cost health plans, 401k with match, paid life insurance, holidays, PTO, and profit sharing.

Position Summary: The Prototype Build Technician will assemble and troubleshoot prototypes, collaborating with Engineering to meet customer requirements and optimize assembly sequences for future production. The role involves standing for long periods, lifting, and handling materials safely and efficiently.

We are willing to train motivated candidates eager to learn and grow with ACT.

ACT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected traits or statuses.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Technical school certificate or 3+ years related experience
• Must be a US Person due to ITAR restrictions
• Adherence to safety standards
• Ability to read calipers/tape measures
• Proficiency with mechanical tools (saws, drills, power tools)
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and schematics
• Detail-oriented and committed to quality
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on fabrication and troubleshooting skills
• Problem-solving abilities in manufacturing

Highly Desirable:

• Experience with industrial HVAC equipment
• Knowledge of refrigeration concepts
• EPA Section 608 Certification (Level 1 & 2)
• Welding and brazing certifications
• CAD/Solidworks skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel