Mechanical Technician I- 2nd Shift

Copeland LP; Town of Sidney (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

401(k)

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Vacation

Holiday leave

Job summary

Copeland is seeking a HVAC/R Mechanical Technician for its Sidney, OH campus. The role supports testing and development of compressors, electronics, and test fixtures in a fully onsite lab environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with 3+ years of related experience, basic mechanical/HVAC/electrical skills, troubleshooting ability, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The position emphasizes safety, data review, and collaboration with engineers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus three (3) years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have basic mechanical, HVAC, and/or electrical/electronic skills.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

Responsibilities

• Follow engineering laboratory test instructions to performance test variable speed compressors.
• Set up and install compressors and support compressor electronics for test purposes.
• Operate laboratory test equipment including calorimeters, mass flow stands, data acquisition systems, and other measuring equipment used to acquire compressor performance characteristics.
• Setup and operate variable speed drives for testing purposes.
• Fabricate supporting test fixtures and controls required for non-standard tests.
• Review test data for compliance with applicable test data standards.
• Perform various tasks related to the upkeep of the lab.
• Complete required tests and communicate test results with engineers; provide input on optimizing work processes to improve lab efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical skills

HVAC skills

Electrical skills

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! If you are a technician professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sidney, OH location, you will work in conjunction with product and research engineers to design, develop, and qualify compressors for HVAC/R systems. To maintain our role as a global leader of compression solutions, we continually seek talented and ambitious technicians to work in our engineering laboratories. We are seeking a first shift HVAC/R technician to contribute to our growth and continued innovation.

AS AN HVAC/R MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN, YOU WILL:

• Follow engineering laboratory test instructions to performance test variable speed compressors
• Set up and install compressors and support compressor electronics for test purposes
• Operate laboratory test equipment including calorimeters, mass flow stands, data acquisition systems, and other measuring equipment used to acquire compressor performance characteristics
• Setup and operate variable speed drives for testing purposes
• Fabricate supporting test fixtures and controls required for non-standard tests
• Review test data for compliance with applicable test data standards
• Perform various tasks related to the upkeep of the lab
• You will be responsible for completing required tests and communicating test results with engineers. You will provide input on optimizing work processes to improve the overall efficiency of the lab

SCHEDULE:

This position is on the second shift and would consist of five eight-hour workdays Monday through Friday and would be eligible for voluntary overtime. Working on seconds shift, you earn a shift differential of $2.50 an hour. This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• High school diploma plus three (3) years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have basic mechanical, HVAC, and/or electrical/electronic skills
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Associate's degree plus three (3) years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experienced in mechanical, HVAC, and/or electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs:

• medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more.
• We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area

Our facility is located in Sidney, Ohio, conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The area’s generally low cost of living; excellent school systems and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.

About our Location

The newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for the air conditioning and cold chain businesses. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our air conditioning-related products help bring comfort and convenience in commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. The cold chain business helps ensure that food safely and efficiently travels from farm to fork. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave. Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.