Remanufacturing Technician I

Socket.dev; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

401K with company match

Vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Cardinal Equipment Services seeks a Remanufacturing Technician I in Winter Haven, FL to restore coolers and vending machines. You will diagnose, disassemble, clean, repair, and reassemble equipment across multiple departments, ensuring quality and efficiency while following safety protocols.

The role involves rotating through Triage, Pre-Work, Wash Bay, Panel, Body, and Paint, driving accurate work orders and contributing to reliable equipment for customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 18+; 1 year warehouse or handyman experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills; Excel preferred.
• Must wear PPE and comply with safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Work across departments to support refurbishment of coolers and vending machines.
• Perform initial diagnostics in Triage; document findings and create work orders.
• Test machine functionality (cooling, lighting) and determine repairs/parts needed.
• Disassemble machines to clean components and prepare for repair.
• Replace damaged panels; perform bodywork and paint prep.
• Maintain safety, quality, and efficiency across production areas.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Adaptability

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Quality mindset

English literacy

Company resources usage

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are

• Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately-held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.
• Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR.
• In 2026, for the 5th year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance.

What We Offer

• Total Wellness Programs including health, dental and vision plans
• 401K program with healthy company match
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Three weeks of vacation pay, and 10 company paid holidays*
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Competitive compensation

Job Title

Remanufacturing Technician I

Location

Winter Haven, Florida

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.
• Strong hand-eye coordination.
• Attention to detail.
• 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 Environment

• 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. Coke Florida reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Employment with Coke Florida is at-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.

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida 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.