Remanufacturing Technician I

Cardinal Equipment Services, LLC; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company holidays

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Cardinal Equipment Services is seeking a Remanufacturing Technician I for our Winter Haven location. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, focusing on restoring coolers, vending machines, and related equipment.

You'll diagnose, disassemble, clean, repair, and reassemble units across multiple departments, detailing work orders in triage and ensuring quality and reliability from intake to finish.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse or handyman experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills; Excel experience preferred.
• Must wear PPE and follow safety policies.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.
• Work performed on cement warehouse floors; exposure to heat/cold/humidity.
• Noise levels may be moderate to high due to equipment and operations.

Responsibilities

• Refurbish coolers and vending machines across multiple departments.
• Perform initial diagnostics and document findings to guide repairs.
• Test machine functionality, including cooling performance and lighting.
• Disassemble units and replace damaged panels or components as needed.
• Prepare units for painting and ensure quality standards across stages.
• Maintain safety, accuracy, and efficiency across triage to paint.

Skills

Hand & power tools

Adaptable / multitask

Problem solving

Quality-minded

English literacy

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Who We Are:
Backed by over 60 years of proven expertise through Gekay Sales and Service, Cardinal Equipment Services stands as a trusted leader in equipment sales, remanufacturing, and comprehensive service solutions for the beverage, foodservice, and vending industries.

What We Offer :
Eligible full time Cardinal Equipment Services Associates can participate in our Total Rewards Program which includes:

• Two weeks of Paid Time Off, and 7 paid company holidays
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401K Plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-Term Disability

Job Title: Remanufacturing Technician I

Job Type: Full Time

Cardinal Equipment Services is looking for a Remanufacturing Technician I based out of our Winter Haven location. We’re currently looking for Monday through Friday, working 6:30AM to 3:00PM.

Job Summary:

The Remanufacturing Technician I, plays a critical role in restoring coolers, vending machines, and related equipment by performing diagnostics, disassembly, cleaning, repairs, and reassembly across multiple departments. The role begins with evaluating each incoming unit in Triage, identifying mechanical or cosmetic issues, documenting findings, and creating accurate work orders that guide the entire remanufacturing process. Technicians rotate through areas such as Pre ‑ Work, Wash Bay, Panel, Body, and Paint, using various tools and techniques to prepare equipment for each stage of production. From deep cleaning and component prep to panel replacement, bodywork, and paint preparation, the technician ensures that every unit is fully restored to quality standards. This position is essential to maintaining equipment reliability, supporting customer satisfaction, and keeping production operations running efficiently.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The overall responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work across multiple departments including Triage, Pre ‑ Work, Wash Bay, Panel, Body, and Paint to support the full refurbishment process for coolers and vending machines.
• Perform initial diagnostics in Triage by inspecting incoming units, identifying mechanical and cosmetic issues, documenting findings, and creating work orders.
• Test machine functionality, including cooling performance and lighting, and determine required repairs and parts.
• Remove grills, clean lower machine components, and assess doors, panels, and exterior surfaces for damage.
• Pressure ‑ wash units in the Wash Bay to remove dirt and debris and prepare equipment for repair.
• Disassemble machines to clean individual components, not just exterior surfaces.
• Replace damaged side panels or branded panels in the Panel department, ensuring proper fit and alignment.
• Perform bodywork on units with dents, scratches, or surface defects by sanding, applying body filler, and refinishing surfaces.
• Prepare units for painting and load machines onto the paint line for spray application to restore exterior finish.
• Maintain accuracy, safety, and quality standards while working efficiently across multiple production areas.

Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools, including screwdrivers and drills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and shift between tasks or departments based on daily production needs.
• Ability to use good judgment and problem ‑ solving skills.
• Effective quality management and technical skills.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to utilize all company ‑ provided resources and technology.
• Ability to maintain a neat, professional appearance within company guidelines.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree, or a suitable combination of education and experience.
• Minimum age 18 years old.
• 1 year of warehouse or handyman experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to perform accurate data entry in Excel preferred.
• Must wear personal protective equipment as required and comply with all safety policies.
• Follow all prescribed safety and security measures to protect associates and company assets.
• Regular and prompt attendance as an essential job function.
• Work performed on cement floors in a warehouse environment.
• Work is performed in a warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperature conditions, including heat, cold and humidity.
• Noise levels are typically moderate to high due to machinery, powered industrial equipment, and general warehouse operations.

Physical Requirements:

• Repeated sitting, standing on cement floors, walking, pushing/pulling, lifting, carrying, up to 35 lbs.
• Frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, twist, reach, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties.
• Continuous bending, kneeling squatting, grasping, reaching, fine manipulation and exposure to chemicals and noise.

Work Requirements:

• Follow all Company Safety Rules.
• Must adhere to regular and predictable attendance.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Cardinal Equipment Services reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Employment with Cardinal Equipment Services isat-will. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Cardinal Equipment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.