Manufacturing Engineering Technician

captiveaire; Groveland (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

401k with employer match

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Job summary

CaptiveAire Systems, Inc. is hiring in Florida for a manufacturing-floor role on a dedicated production line, building DOAS and HVAC products. You will work hands-on, operate equipment, and help keep production flowing efficiently.

Ideal for engineering graduates or technicians seeking practical manufacturing experience, with potential growth into broader engineering roles. Must read drawings, use power tools, and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year technical degree in mechanical or electrical oriented curriculum.
• Entry level to 2 years work experience; internship preferred.
• Able to use power tools and electrical testing equipment.
• EPA certification preferred; HVAC experience beneficial.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; read factory orders.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on work on DOAS and other lines to support production.
• Complete quality and administrative documents accurately.
• Electrical and electronic troubleshooting on production equipment.
• Inspect products and assist with refrigerant charging and recovery.
• Read engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Brazing; welding and soldering skills are a plus.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly workspace.
• Growth opportunities into manufacturing and engineering roles.

Skills

Power tools

Electrical testing

Reading drawings

Lifting 50 lbs

EPA Certification

HVAC experience

Forklift operation

Education

2- or 4-year technical degree (mechanical/electrical)

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Welding/soldering tools

Power tools

Job description

*IMMEDIATE OPENINGS WITH GROWING COMPANY!

Company Profile:

CaptiveAire is the nation's leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now provides a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. For over 40 years, we've led the industry with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.

Captive-Aire maintains a network of over 90 sales offices in the U.S. and Canada and six strategically located manufacturing plants in North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, California, Iowa, and Florida.

Summary:

This role will be working 100% on the manufacturing floor building product for a given production line. They are responsible to help run technical equipment and help accelerate and organize the production lines. This is a strong role for engineering graduates to get some experience with opportunities to grow within engineering roles in the plant.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Hands on, working on our rapidly growing DOAS (Dedicated Outdoor Air System) line and other lines to help with production of our products
• Accurately complete quality and administrative documents
• Electrical and Electronic troubleshooting
• Inspecting Products
• Refrigerant Charging and Recovery
• Read Engineering Drawings and Wiring Diagrams
• Brazing skills needed; welding and soldering skills a plus
• Performing all work according to safety standards and procedures
• Ensuring workspace is clean, safe and in working order
• Excellent opportunity for growth into manufacturing and other engineering opportunities

Qualifications:

• 2yr or 4yr technical degree in a mechanical or electrical oriented curriculum needed
• Entry level to 2yrs work experience
• Internship or other hands-on, manufacturing experience preferred
• Able to use power tools and electrical testing and measuring equipment
• Universal EPA Certification preferred
• HVAC related experience beneficial
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Able to read factory orders
• Must pass background check and drug screen

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work standing for 8 - 10 hours at a time
• Required to use ladder, forklift or other means to acquire parts for product assembly
• Able to use power & hand tools, as well as electrical testing and measuring equipment
• Ability to lift 35 to 50 pounds independently

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days based upon tenure
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible spending account (FSA)

Salary:

• Starting pay at $25/hr and monthly bonus based on productivity and profits.

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status.